NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing action would best help the child to cope with the effects of the chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting. Administering an antiemetic prophylactically manages these side effects, improving the child's comfort and coping.
Question 2 of 5
Which information regarding the use of aspirin is best for the nurse to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking aspirin with food reduces the risk of gastrointestinal upset, a common side effect, making it a key point for safe use.
Question 3 of 5
The pathological retraction ring of Bandl is associated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bandl’s ring a pathological retraction ring forms in obstructed labor due to prolonged intense uterine contractions leading to a visible ridge between the upper and lower uterine segments.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is completing the 1-minute Apgar assessment on the full-term newborn. The newborn’s HR is 80 bpm. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A newborn HR of less than 100 bpm scores as a 1 on the HR criterion and indicates a need to begin positive pressure ventilation by bag mask or Neopuff® ventilation. A score of 2 requires HR above 100 bpm. Suctioning is not indicated and wrapping is done after assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A 30 years old G3P2 at 28 weeks of gestation presents with severe pain in the right flank radiating to her groin. She also complaints of rigors and chills. Urine analysis reveals numerous pus cells. The most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyelonephritis a urinary tract infection affecting the kidneys presents with flank pain fever,chills,and pus cells in urine,as described. Appendicitis typically involves right lower quadrant pain and other options lack urinary findings or are less likely in pregnancy.