MCFE EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
A 24-yr old presents to the office for her 35-week visit. Which of the following labs would
the nurse expect the provider to order as routine, scheduled testing? - ANSWER Group
Beta Strep Culture
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has had a cardiac cauterization. The child
tells the nurse that her bandage is "too wet". The nurse finds the bandage and bed
soaked with blood. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action? - ANSWER Apply
direct pressure above the catherterization site
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the child and her family inpatient treatment
for anaphylaxis. Which of the following statements but the client or family would indicate
the need for more instruction. - ANSWER I will self administer epinephrine if I began to
experience respiratory distress.
The nurse is caring for a school age child recovering from an open reducation for a
fractured femur. Which assessment findings indicates that the child is developing an
infection? - ANSWER Lethargy
Increased pulse
Increased body temperature
During a routine well-child check, an 8-yr old is having her visual acuity assessed. She
reports that her vision is blurry at a close range and clear at a far range. Which of the
following diagnosis is consistent with these symptoms. - ANSWER Hyperopia
The nurse is assessing a child who was just admitted to the hospital for observation
after a head injury. What is the most essential part of the nursing assessment to detect
early signs of a worsening condition? - ANSWER level of consciousness
,A 5 year-old is ok es in a skeletal traction to immobilize a fracture. What is it important
for the nurse to encourage the parents to do with the child during immobilization? -
ANSWER Engage the child in therapeutic play while confined to this position.
After one hour of oxytocin therapy, the laboring client is having contractions that last for
a duration of 90 seconds and are recurring every 2 minutes. What is the priority action
the nurse should take? - ANSWER Turn off the infusion and notify the provider
The nurse suspects that a pregnant client is abusing cocaine. What does the nurse
expect to collect? - ANSWER A urine sample
An infant is brought to the emergency department with poor skin turgid, weight loss,
lethargy, and tachycardia. What does the nurse suspect is the problem? - ANSWER
Dehydration
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a child diagnosed with a
urinary tract infection. Which instruction should the nurse include with discharge
teaching regarding medications? - ANSWER Complete the entire antibiotic ordered by
the provider
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a generalized tonic-clinic seizure. Which of
the following is the priority action for the nurse to perform? - ANSWER Place the child on
their side position
When assessing a 3 yr old who has been diagnosed with croup, the nurse hears strider
during the time when the child is sleeping. Which of the following - ANSWER Assisting
with racemic epinephrine nebulizar therapy
The nurse working on the pediatric unit is caring for a child admitted with epiglottis.
Which of the following would be appropriate positioning for this client? - ANSWER
Upright
Which of the following should the nurse offer to help keep a post tonsillectomy child
orally hydrated - ANSWER Ice chips
, The nurse should expect the anterior fontanal to close at what age? - ANSWER 12-18
months
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspended
placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? - ANSWER
Painless bright red vaginal bleeding
A preadolescent client, who is a member of the single-parent family, has abdominal pain
and the health care provider suspects that an appendectomy might need to be
performed. The clients father requests a second opinion, but the mother instructs the
nurse to do whatever is necessary to assist the client. For this client, what does the
nurse need to clarify before proceeding with a plan of care? ANSWER Identify the
custodial parent
A 5 month-old infant to the ER with a reported history of fever, nasal drainage, and
cough. Over the last day, the mom reports that the client has demonstrated coughing
spells that are followed by a gasp of whoop. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms
are most consistent with which of the following illnesses. - ANSWER Pertussis
A nurse suspects that a school age child is developing pneumonia. What did the nurse
most likely assess in this client? - ANWER Crackles
Elevated temperature
Productive harsh cough
An 8 yr old presents with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. The child hospitalized, and
the nurse identifies which of the following as the initial nursing intervention? - ANWER
Hydration and pain management
A 4 yr old child has urinary tract infection and will undergo a voiding cystourethrogram.
What would a nurse do to prepare the child for this procedure - ANSWER Insert a foley
for instillation of contrast
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
A 24-yr old presents to the office for her 35-week visit. Which of the following labs would
the nurse expect the provider to order as routine, scheduled testing? - ANSWER Group
Beta Strep Culture
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has had a cardiac cauterization. The child
tells the nurse that her bandage is "too wet". The nurse finds the bandage and bed
soaked with blood. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action? - ANSWER Apply
direct pressure above the catherterization site
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the child and her family inpatient treatment
for anaphylaxis. Which of the following statements but the client or family would indicate
the need for more instruction. - ANSWER I will self administer epinephrine if I began to
experience respiratory distress.
The nurse is caring for a school age child recovering from an open reducation for a
fractured femur. Which assessment findings indicates that the child is developing an
infection? - ANSWER Lethargy
Increased pulse
Increased body temperature
During a routine well-child check, an 8-yr old is having her visual acuity assessed. She
reports that her vision is blurry at a close range and clear at a far range. Which of the
following diagnosis is consistent with these symptoms. - ANSWER Hyperopia
The nurse is assessing a child who was just admitted to the hospital for observation
after a head injury. What is the most essential part of the nursing assessment to detect
early signs of a worsening condition? - ANSWER level of consciousness
,A 5 year-old is ok es in a skeletal traction to immobilize a fracture. What is it important
for the nurse to encourage the parents to do with the child during immobilization? -
ANSWER Engage the child in therapeutic play while confined to this position.
After one hour of oxytocin therapy, the laboring client is having contractions that last for
a duration of 90 seconds and are recurring every 2 minutes. What is the priority action
the nurse should take? - ANSWER Turn off the infusion and notify the provider
The nurse suspects that a pregnant client is abusing cocaine. What does the nurse
expect to collect? - ANSWER A urine sample
An infant is brought to the emergency department with poor skin turgid, weight loss,
lethargy, and tachycardia. What does the nurse suspect is the problem? - ANSWER
Dehydration
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the family of a child diagnosed with a
urinary tract infection. Which instruction should the nurse include with discharge
teaching regarding medications? - ANSWER Complete the entire antibiotic ordered by
the provider
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a generalized tonic-clinic seizure. Which of
the following is the priority action for the nurse to perform? - ANSWER Place the child on
their side position
When assessing a 3 yr old who has been diagnosed with croup, the nurse hears strider
during the time when the child is sleeping. Which of the following - ANSWER Assisting
with racemic epinephrine nebulizar therapy
The nurse working on the pediatric unit is caring for a child admitted with epiglottis.
Which of the following would be appropriate positioning for this client? - ANSWER
Upright
Which of the following should the nurse offer to help keep a post tonsillectomy child
orally hydrated - ANSWER Ice chips
, The nurse should expect the anterior fontanal to close at what age? - ANSWER 12-18
months
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspended
placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? - ANSWER
Painless bright red vaginal bleeding
A preadolescent client, who is a member of the single-parent family, has abdominal pain
and the health care provider suspects that an appendectomy might need to be
performed. The clients father requests a second opinion, but the mother instructs the
nurse to do whatever is necessary to assist the client. For this client, what does the
nurse need to clarify before proceeding with a plan of care? ANSWER Identify the
custodial parent
A 5 month-old infant to the ER with a reported history of fever, nasal drainage, and
cough. Over the last day, the mom reports that the client has demonstrated coughing
spells that are followed by a gasp of whoop. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms
are most consistent with which of the following illnesses. - ANSWER Pertussis
A nurse suspects that a school age child is developing pneumonia. What did the nurse
most likely assess in this client? - ANWER Crackles
Elevated temperature
Productive harsh cough
An 8 yr old presents with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. The child hospitalized, and
the nurse identifies which of the following as the initial nursing intervention? - ANWER
Hydration and pain management
A 4 yr old child has urinary tract infection and will undergo a voiding cystourethrogram.
What would a nurse do to prepare the child for this procedure - ANSWER Insert a foley
for instillation of contrast
