NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which clinical manifestation of the client's full-thickness burns would the nurse detect during an assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Full-thickness burns involve destruction of all skin layers, including the subcutaneous layer, resulting in a leathery or charred appearance. Pain is minimal due to nerve destruction, and blisters are characteristic of partial-thickness burns.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A breastfeeding mother is being discharged with her 2-day-old,full-term newborn. The nurse recognizes that the mother understands how to determine if her newborn is getting enough breast milk when making which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-day-old should have at least three wet diapers indicating adequate intake. Breastfed infants stool 3–10 times daily lose 5–10% birth weight initially and nurse 10–20 minutes per breast.
Question 5 of 5
Maximum normal time for second stage of labour in primigravida without anaesthesia is about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The second stage in primigravida without anesthesia is typically up to 2 hours (120 minutes). Beyond this intervention is considered due to risks of maternal or fetal distress.