NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the newborn infant. The nurse should prepare to assess the newborn’s anterior fontanel by which method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The anterior fontanel is assessed with the infant in a sitting position (45°–90°) to evaluate size and abnormalities. Supine positioning or crying may cause bulging and parietal/occipital bones locate the posterior fontanel.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the infant who may have FAS. Which findings,if observed,should the nurse associate with FAS? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: FAS features include broad nasal bridge flat midface growth deficits irritability hypotonia and poor feeding/vomiting due to alcohol’s effects. The jaw is small not large.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse completed discharge education to the Native American parents of a 48-hour-old,full-term infant. The nurse concludes that the mother needs additional teaching about jaundice when she makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Native American infants jaundice persists longer than in Caucasians with peak bilirubin at 3–5 days. Keeping warm frequent feeding and stool elimination of bilirubin are correct.
Question 4 of 5
Cardiac output is highest in:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Cardiac output peaks during delivery due to increased demand from uterine contractions and maternal effort. It rises progressively during pregnancy but is highest at delivery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the newborn infant. The nurse should prepare to assess the newborn’s anterior fontanel by which method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The anterior fontanel is assessed with the infant in a sitting position (45°–90°) to evaluate size and abnormalities. Supine positioning or crying may cause bulging and parietal/occipital bones locate the posterior fontanel.