Pediatrics NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
23 years old primigravida presents to you at fourteen weeks of gestation. She is concerned about normality of fetus. At what time you will advice her detailed fetal anomaly scan:
A. 22-24 weeks.
B. 14-16 weeks.
C. 18-22 weeks.
D. 10-14 weeks.
E. 24-28 weeks.
Explanation: A detailed fetal anomaly scan is typically performed between 18-22 weeks of gestation as this is the optimal time to visualize fetal anatomy clearly. Earlier scans (10-14 weeks) are for nuchal translucency and later scans may miss the window for detailed structural assessment.
Question 2 of 5.
Which diversional activity suggested by the nurse is most appropriate for the child during the acute phase of rheumatic fever?
A. Playing with action figures
B. Playing video games
C. Reading an adventure story
D. Pounding wooden pegs with a mallet
Explanation: During the acute phase of rheumatic fever, the child is on bed rest to reduce cardiac workload. Reading an adventure story is a quiet, non-physically demanding activity appropriate for a 7-year-old, promoting rest while keeping the child engaged.
Question 3 of 5.
If the child develops shortness of breath when ambulating to the bathroom in the hospital, which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?
A. Have the child use a bedside commode for elimination.
B. Administer oxygen after the child uses the bathroom.
C. Instruct the child to call for assistance when ambulating to the bathroom.
D. Provide a walker for the child to use when ambulating to the bathroom.
Explanation: Shortness of breath during ambulation may indicate carditis, a serious complication of rheumatic fever. Using a bedside commode minimizes physical exertion, reducing cardiac workload and the risk of worsening symptoms.
Question 4 of 5.
Which client symptoms documented by the nurse best indicate that the child is having a hypoglycemic reaction? Select all that apply.
A. The child complains of being thirsty.
B. The child's breathing is labored and prolonged.
C. The child is more hungry than usual.
D. The child complains of feeling shaky.
E. The child reports feeling light-headed.
F. The child states his or her heart is racing.
Explanation: Hypoglycemia causes shakiness, light-headedness, and tachycardia due to low blood glucose triggering the sympathetic nervous system. Thirst and hunger are less specific, and labored breathing is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5.
The nurse should plan to keep which equipment or supplies in the burned child's room in case an emergency arises?
A. An extra supply of sterile dressing
B. An endotracheal tube and oxygen supply
C. Equipment to administer pain medication
D. Additional bags of I.V. fluid
Explanation: Burn patients are at risk for airway compromise due to inhalation injury or edema. Keeping an endotracheal tube and oxygen supply available is critical for emergency airway management.
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