NCLEX-RN Exam Questions - Part 150

1. A 4 year old has an imaginary playmate, which concerns the mother. The nurse - s best response would be:

A) 'I understand your concern and will assist you with a referral.'
B) 'Try not to worry because you will just upset your child.'
C) 'Just ignore the behavior and it should disappear by age 8.'
D) 'This is appropriate behavior for a preschooler and should not be a concern.'



2. When assessing a female child for Turner - s syndrome, the nurse observes for which of the following symptoms?

A) Tall stature
B) Amenorrhea
C) Secondary sex characteristics
D) Gynecomastia



3. The mother of a client is apprehensive about taking home her 2 year old who was diagnosed with asthma after being admitted to the emergency room with difficulty breathing and cyanosis. She asks the nurse what symptoms she should look for so that this problem will not happen again. The nurse instructs her to watch for the following early symptoms:

A) Fever, runny nose, and hyperactivity
B) Changes in breathing pattern, moodiness, fatigue, and edema of eyes
C) Fatigue, dark circles under the eyes, changes in breathing pattern, glassy eyes, and moodiness
D) Fever, cough, paleness, and wheezing



4. A 3-year-old female client is brought into the pediatric clinic because she limps. She has not been to the clinic since she was 9 months old. The nurse practitioner describes the limp as a 'Trendelenburg gait.' This gait is characteristic of:

A) Scoliosis
B) Dislocated hip
C) Fractured femur
D) Fractured pelvis



5. A child has a nursing diagnosis of fluid volume excess related to compromised regulatory mechanisms. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most accurate measure to include in his care?

A) Weigh the child twice daily on the same scale.
B) Monitor intake and output.
C) Check urine specific gravity of each voiding.
D) Observe for edema.