NCLEX Pediatric Questions

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Question 1 of 5

The nurse would be correct to set the infusion pump for which hourly rate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The order is 1,000 mL over 8 hours. Dividing 1,000 by 8 gives 125 mL/hour, the correct rate for the infusion pump.

Question 2 of 5

The parents are visiting their newborn,who is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after being diagnosed with a terminal cardiac condition. Which statement best reflects the nurse’s judgment about interventions to promote parental attachment?

A. Interventions should be delayed until it is certain that the newborn will live. B. The parents should be encouraged to provide as much care as possible. C. The parents should only be encouraged to touch and name their newborn. D. The parents should be assured that they did not do anything to cause this condition.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging parents to provide care promotes attachment aiding coping if the infant dies. Delaying interventions limiting to touch/naming or assuming guilt are less supportive.

Question 3 of 5

If the following snacks are available, which one is best to meet the child's need for protein?

A. Strawberry milkshake B. A popsicle stick with cinnamon C. Cubes of flavored gelatin D. Warmed beef broth

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Warmed beef broth is a high-protein snack suitable for a burn patient, providing protein needed for tissue repair and wound healing, unlike the other options, which are lower in protein.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing the parents of a full-term,24-hour-old male newborn for discharge with their infant. Which are the expected discharge criteria that should be met before the infant leaves the hospital? Select all that apply.

A. Infant vital signs have been normal for the last 12 hours. B. The infant has passed at least three meconium stools. C. The infant has gained weight at the minimum 100 grams. D. The circumcision has had no bleeding for the last 2 hours. E. The infant has had six diaper changes in the last 24 hours. F. The infant has completed 2 successful consecutive feedings.

Correct Answer: A,D,F

Rationale: Discharge criteria include stable vital signs for 12 hours no circumcision bleeding for 2 hours and two successful feedings. One meconium stool is sufficient weight gain isn’t required and diaper changes aren’t specified.

Question 5 of 5

Which suggestion by the nurse would be most helpful in relieving the teenager's menstrual pain and discomfort?

A. Stay in bed until cramping is relieved, increase your fluid intake, and eat a low-fat diet. B. Drink plenty of cold liquids, add extra salt to your diet, and take a nap in the afternoon. C. Apply ice packs to the abdomen, eat a high-calorie diet, and have your largest meal at noon. D. Get at least 8 hours of sleep, eat a well-balanced diet, and apply heat to your abdomen.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Applying heat to the abdomen relaxes uterine muscles, reducing cramping, while adequate sleep and a balanced diet support overall health, alleviating dysmenorrhea symptoms.

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