NCLEX-PN
Pediatrics NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is measuring both the chest and head circumference during the full-term newborn’s initial assessment. The newborn’s father observes this and asks the nurse why both measurements are necessary. Which explanation is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The circumference of the normal newborn’s head is approximately 2 centimeters greater than the chest at birth. Extreme differences may indicate abnormalities like microcephalus or hydrocephalus. Head size doesn’t predict intelligence chest size doesn’t assess cardiac health and measurements don’t predict adult size.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the full-term Caucasian infant who is 40 hours old. Which technique should the nurse use to evaluate the infant for jaundice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To differentiate jaundice from normal skin color apply pressure over a bony area like the forehead. A yellow blanched area indicates jaundice. Genitalia palms soles or oral mucosa are less reliable due to slower progression or darker pigmentation.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the home care instructions given by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining a healthy weight reduces stress on inflamed joints in JRA. Serving meals that prevent excess weight gain shows understanding of home care instructions to support joint health.
Question 4 of 5
When a 10-year-old child falls from a bicycle and loses a permanent incisor tooth, which advice can the nurse provide to the parents before they take the child to see a dentist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrapping the tooth in a clean cloth preserves it for potential reimplantation by keeping it clean and protected without compromising its viability.
Question 5 of 5
After the delivery of fetus,placenta should be removed by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Brandt-Andrews method using controlled cord traction is the standard technique for delivering the placenta in the third stage of labor. Other methods are used only in complications.