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NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 2 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 11, 2010
View Questions Answer C. In a 6-year-old child, a precarious sense of self causes overreaction to criticism and a sense of inferiority. By age 6, most children no longer depend on the parents for daily tasks and love the routine of a schedule. Tattling is more common at age 4 to 5, by age 6, the child wants to make friends and be a friend. Answer C. The nurse always should... Continue Reading

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 2

Posted by admin on Apr 08, 2010
1.    The parents of a child, age 5, who will begin school in the fall ask the nurse for anticipatory guidance. The nurse should explain that a child of this age: a.    Still depends on the parents b.    Rebels against scheduled activities c.    Is highly sensitive to criticism d.    Loves to... Continue Reading

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 1 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Apr 06, 2010
View Questions Answer C. A recent episode of pharyngitis is the most important factor in establishing the diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Although the child may have a history of fever or vomiting or lack interest in food, these findings are not specific to rheumatic fever. Answer C. In an emergency, intraosseous drug administration is typically used when a child is critically... Continue Reading

NCLEX Sample Questions Pediatric Nursing Part 1

Posted by admin on Apr 04, 2010
1.    Andrea with suspected rheumatic fever is admitted to the pediatric unit. When obtaining the child’s history, the nurse considers which information to be most important? a.    A fever that started 3 days ago b.    Lack of interest in food c.    A recent episode of pharyngitis d.    Vomiting for 2 days 2.    Nurse Liza is administering a medication via... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Exam: Pediatric Nursing Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Dec 29, 2009
View Questions 1. B. When administering chemotherapy, the nurse should observe for an anaphylactic reaction for 20 minutes and stop the medication if one is suspected. Chemotherapy is associated with both general and specific adverse effects, therefore close monitoring for them is important. 2. D. When examining a toddler or any small child, the best way to perform the exam is... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Exam: Pediatric Nursing

Posted by admin on Dec 26, 2009
1. Which of the following would be inappropriate when administering chemotherapy to a child? a. Monitoring the child for both general and specific adverse effects b. Observing the child for 10 minutes to note for signs of anaphylaxis c. Administering medication through a free-flowing intravenous line d. Assessing for signs of infusion infiltration and irritation 2. Which... Continue Reading