NCLEX-PN
Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While preparing parents of a 2-day-old,bottle-feeding newborn for discharge the nurse recognizes the parents’ need for additional teaching about formula feeding. Which statement prompted the nurse’s conclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unfinished formula mixed with saliva should be discarded due to bacterial growth risk. Dishwasher cleaning warming in water and municipal tap water use are safe.
Question 2 of 5
Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the adolescent girl in preparation for X-rays?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about pregnancy is critical before X-rays, as radiation can harm a fetus, making it the most important question to ensure safety.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
During preoperative preparation, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the patient NPO prevents aspiration during surgery and reduces complications, as food in the stomach could interfere with anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the infant in the neonatal ICU who has an umbilical artery catheter (UAC) in place. To monitor for and prevent complications with this catheter,which actions should be planned by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Check catheter position abdominal wall pulses every 2–4 hours and glucose levels to monitor for displacement bleeding perfusion issues or hypoglycemia. Keep tubing away from limbs and avoid frequent repositioning to reduce infection risk.