NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to assess when testing the child's urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In DKA, assessing for ketones in the urine is a priority, as ketonuria confirms the presence of ketones, a hallmark of DKA resulting from fat metabolism due to insulin deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication instruction provided by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a glove to apply topical acyclovir prevents self-contamination and virus spread, making it an accurate and safe instruction.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a neonate after delivery who is diagnosed with a myelomeningocele. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning prone with hips flexed and legs abducted minimizes sac tension and rupture risk. Sterile gauze risks adherence surgery follows stabilization and pressure dressings risk rupture.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing the adolescent for the examination, the nurse correctly explains that a specimen should be collected and sent to the laboratory. Which specimen should the nurse collect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vaginal smear is appropriate for diagnosing gonorrhea in females, allowing culture or nucleic acid testing of cervical or vaginal secretions to detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae.