NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding by the nurse strongly indicates that a child is experiencing hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia causes muscle weakness due to impaired muscle contraction, a key manifestation resulting from low potassium levels affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Diabetic control is important before conception to reduce the incidence of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preconception glycemic control in diabetes reduces the risk of congenital anomalies which are significantly increased with poor control (e.g. neural tube defects cardiac anomalies). Other complications are less directly tied to preconception control.
Question 4 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?
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.
Question 5 of 5
When is the correct time for the nurse to administer the child's morning dose of a combination regular and NPH insulin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks in 2-4 hours, and NPH peaks in 4-12 hours. Administering the combination 30 minutes before breakfast aligns insulin onset with food intake, controlling postprandial glucose levels effectively.