NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a child with measles, which precaution is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measles is highly contagious and spreads via airborne transmission, requiring airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room and N95 respirator use.
Question 2 of 5
A primigravida is in second stage of labour for the past two hours. Fetal head is at +1 station. Inspite of effective uterine contractions,mother is unable to push as she is exhausted. What will be the next step in her management:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instrumental delivery (e.g. forceps or vacuum) is indicated for prolonged second stage due to maternal exhaustion provided the fetal head is engaged (+1 station). Cesarean section is considered if instrumental delivery is not feasible.
Question 3 of 5
A 25 years old P2 comes to emergency,after home delivery with heavy bleeding per vaginum. After evaluation and emergency resuscitation she is diagnosed as a case of uterine atony. What is the appropriate medicine in the management of this case:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin is the first-line treatment for uterine atony as it stimulates uterine contractions to control postpartum hemorrhage. Other options are not indicated for this condition.
Question 4 of 5
Pregnancy induced hypertension is diagnosed when:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (gestational hypertension) is diagnosed when hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mmHg) appears after 20 weeks gestation without proteinuria or other preeclampsia features.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a child with measles, which precaution is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measles is highly contagious and spreads via airborne transmission, requiring airborne precautions, including a negative-pressure room and N95 respirator use.