NCLEX Pediatric Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

When discussing cerebral palsy with the parents of a newly diagnosed child, which information is correct?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a nonprogressive neurological disorder caused by brain damage, often before or during birth, affecting motor function but not worsening over time.

Question 2 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.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

The physician orders 500 mg of a medication to be given I.V. over 4 hours. The medication is diluted in 100 mL of fluid. What is the hourly flow rate in milliliters?

Your Answer:

Correct Answer: 25 mL/hour

Rationale: Calculation: 100 mL over 4 hours = 100 ÷ 4 = 25 mL/hour. Since no options are provided, the calculated rate is noted for accuracy.

Question 5 of 5

If the physician orders a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study for the child with a brain tumor, which statement by the nurse would best prepare the child for the diagnostic test?

A. MRI machines differ with some being tunnel-like and others open. B. Pain may occur when the dye is injected into the vein. C. You'll be given medicine that will make you sleep during the test. D. You'll have little electrodes placed on your head with a special gel.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Explaining that MRI machines vary (tunnel-like or open) prepares the child for the procedure by addressing potential fears about the machine's appearance, ensuring they know what to expect.

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