NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Maternal Newborn Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has celiac disease about the dietary modifications that need to be made. Which foods, if selected by the parents, indicate an understanding of the child's dietary needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rice cake, milk, and banana are gluten-free, appropriate for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based toast, crackers, or buns.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old child has been admitted to the nursing unit with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. The symptoms include generalized edema with weight gain, hypoproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hypotension, and decreased urine output. In developing a nursing care plan for this child, which nursing diagnosis would be highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid volume excess is the highest priority due to generalized edema, which can lead to complications like respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 5-year-old child ask the nurse in the doctor's office what they should do about their child who is still wetting the bed several nights a week. In addition to reporting this to the physician, what suggestion should be included in the nurse's discussion with the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fluids after the evening meal reduces bladder volume at night, helping manage bedwetting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing home care for an 8-year-old boy who has Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The boy asks the nurse to let him get out of bed to walk to the bathroom. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest is essential in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to reduce weight-bearing and promote hip healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease and a child who has rheumatoid arthritis. What problem are they most likely to have in common?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both Lyme disease and rheumatoid arthritis commonly cause joint pain due to inflammation.