NCLEX Pediatric Questions

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Question 1 of 5

Thyrotoxicosis is pregnancy is treated with:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Neomercazole (carbimazole) is used to treat thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy as it controls thyroid hormone production safely. Radioiodine is contraindicated and surgery is avoided unless absolutely necessary.

Question 2 of 5

Which clinical manifestation of the client's full-thickness burns would the nurse detect during an assessment?

A. Moderate level of pain due to exposed nerve endings B. Eschar formation throughout the area of the burn C. The appearance of blister formation throughout the area of the burn D. Noted tissue destruction extending to the subcutaneous layer

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Full-thickness burns involve destruction of all skin layers, including the subcutaneous layer, resulting in a leathery or charred appearance. Pain is minimal due to nerve destruction, and blisters are characteristic of partial-thickness burns.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement by the parents of a child with chickenpox indicates a need for further teaching?

A. We'll keep our child out of school until the lesions are crusted over. B. We'll apply calamine lotion to relieve itching. C. We'll give our child aspirin to reduce fever. D. We'll ensure our child gets plenty of rest.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Aspirin should be avoided in children with chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a serious condition linked to aspirin use in viral infections, indicating a need for further teaching.

Question 4 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.

Question 5 of 5

Which response by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?

A. You should attempt to discuss the dangers of drug abuse with the patient to see if treatment is necessary. B. It will be necessary to get a court order before you can force your child to enter a drug treatment program. C. The success of the drug treatment program will depend on your child's desire to become drug-free. D. It's best that you force your child into the treatment program because otherwise participation probably will not occur.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The success of drug treatment relies on the adolescent's motivation to recover, making it important to discuss their willingness and readiness for treatment.

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