NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the infant in the neonatal ICU who has an umbilical artery catheter (UAC) in place. To monitor for and prevent complications with this catheter,which actions should be planned by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Check catheter position abdominal wall pulses every 2–4 hours and glucose levels to monitor for displacement bleeding perfusion issues or hypoglycemia. Keep tubing away from limbs and avoid frequent repositioning to reduce infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
The most common side effect of tocolytic agents is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tocolytics such as beta-agonists commonly cause palpitations due to their sympathomimetic effects. Other side effects are less frequent or not primarily associated.
Question 3 of 5
A 25 years old P2 comes to emergency,after home delivery with heavy bleeding per vaginum. After evaluation and emergency resuscitation she is diagnosed as a case of uterine atony. What is the appropriate medicine in the management of this case:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin is the first-line treatment for uterine atony as it stimulates uterine contractions to control postpartum hemorrhage. Other options are not indicated for this condition.
Question 4 of 5
Which diet is most appropriate for an adolescent with oral lesions and a herpes simplex infection of the mouth secondary to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-calorie, bland diet supports nutritional needs while minimizing irritation to oral lesions, appropriate for an AIDS patient with oral herpes lesions.
Question 5 of 5
A 30 years old G3P2 at 28 weeks of gestation presents with severe pain in the right flank radiating to her groin. She also complaints of rigors and chills. Urine analysis reveals numerous pus cells. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyelonephritis a urinary tract infection affecting the kidneys presents with flank pain fever,chills,and pus cells in urine,as described. Appendicitis typically involves right lower quadrant pain and other options lack urinary findings or are less likely in pregnancy.