NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the home care needs for a child with sickle cell anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging rest during sickle cell crises reduces oxygen demand and prevents exacerbation of vaso-occlusive episodes, indicating understanding of home care needs.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by the parents of a child with chickenpox indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin should be avoided in children with chickenpox due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a serious condition linked to aspirin use in viral infections, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse would be correct to set the infusion pump for which hourly rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The order is 1,000 mL over 8 hours. Dividing 1,000 by 8 gives 125 mL/hour, the correct rate for the infusion pump.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by an adolescent with acne indicates that additional teaching about taking tetracycline hydrochloride (Panmycin) is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach, as food reduces absorption. The statement about taking it with food indicates a need for further teaching.