Pediatric NCLEX Questions with 100% correct answers

Pediatric NCLEX QuestionsAfter a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, which finding should alert the nurse to suspect early hemorrhage in a 5-year-old child? a. drooling of bright red secretions b. pulse rate of 95 bpm c. vomiting of 25 mL of dark brown emesis d. BP of 95/56 mm HG - correct answer Answer: a. drooling of bright red secretions A nurse is teaching the parents of a pre-schooler about the possibility of postoperative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. When should the nurse explain that the risk of bleeding is the greatest? a. 1-3 days post-op b. 4-6 days post-op c. 7-10 days post-op d. 11-14 days post-op - correct answer Answer: c. 7-10 days post-op Which assessment findings should lead the nurse to suspect that a toddler is experiencing respiratory distress? Select all that apply. a. coughing b. respiratory rate of 35 breaths/min c. heart rate of 95 beats/min d. restlessness e. malaise f. diaphoresis - correct answer Answers: a. coughing