NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has just assisted with the birth of a full-term infant. The nurse should take which measures immediately to promote parent-infant attachment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Dimming lights encourages eye contact skin-to-skin contact improves interaction delaying antibiotic ointment prevents blurred vision and delaying phone calls maximizes bonding time. Napping misses the alert period and loud music is overstimulating.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action would best help the child to cope with the effects of the chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting. Administering an antiemetic prophylactically manages these side effects, improving the child's comfort and coping.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing the adolescent for the examination, the nurse correctly explains that a specimen should be collected and sent to the laboratory. Which specimen should the nurse collect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vaginal smear is appropriate for diagnosing gonorrhea in females, allowing culture or nucleic acid testing of cervical or vaginal secretions to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Question 4 of 5
While preparing parents of a 2-day-old,bottle-feeding newborn for discharge the nurse recognizes the parents’ need for additional teaching about formula feeding. Which statement prompted the nurse’s conclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unfinished formula mixed with saliva should be discarded due to bacterial growth risk. Dishwasher cleaning warming in water and municipal tap water use are safe.
Question 5 of 5
Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the adolescent girl in preparation for X-rays?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about pregnancy is critical before X-rays, as radiation can harm a fetus, making it the most important question to ensure safety.