NCLEX Exam 6 With
Questions And Correct
Answers
, A child is hospitalized with Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). The health record
reveals documentation that the child was bitten by a tick 2 weeks ago. The child
presents with complaints of headache, fever, and anorexia, and the nurse notes a rash
on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The nurse reviews the primary health
care provider's prescriptions and anticipates that which medication should be
prescribed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Doxycycline
The nurse determines that a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is having a
hypoglycemic reaction. Which supplement should the nurse give the child to treat the
reaction? - CORRECT ANSWERS-½ cup of fruit juice
An adolescent client with type 1 diabetes is experiencing high glucose levels upon
awakening in the morning. After reviewing the client's chart, the nurse determines that
the elevated glucose level in the morning is due to the Somogyi effect. Which finding
should lead the nurse to this conclusion? Refer to chart. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Glucose level at 2 am of 65 mg/dL
The nurse is reviewing instructions to a parent of a 6-year-old on how to prevent
influenza. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-"I will not let my child play with other children who have the flu
unless they are taking acetaminophen."
A mother brings her 15-month-old child to the primary health care provider's office with
complaints that the child has suddenly developed a bright red rash on her cheeks. She
has no other symptoms and has been playing and eating as usual. Based on the
appearance of the child, the nurse might suspect that the child has which communicable
disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fifth disease
A child with diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by her mother,
who states that her daughter has been complaining of abdominal pain and has a fruity
odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is diagnosed. The nurse assisting with
care for the child checks the intravenous (IV) and medication supply area for what? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-0.9% normal saline IV infusion
A mother brings her 3-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood
test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 0 mg/dL (0 mcmol/L). The nurse
reviews this result and makes which interpretation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is
negative.
Several children have contracted rubeola (measles) in a local school, and the school
nurse conducts a teaching session for the parents of the school children. Which
statement, if made by a parent, indicates a need for further teaching regarding this
communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"The communicable period ranges
from 10 days before the onset of symptoms to 15 days after the rash appears."
Questions And Correct
Answers
, A child is hospitalized with Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). The health record
reveals documentation that the child was bitten by a tick 2 weeks ago. The child
presents with complaints of headache, fever, and anorexia, and the nurse notes a rash
on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The nurse reviews the primary health
care provider's prescriptions and anticipates that which medication should be
prescribed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Doxycycline
The nurse determines that a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is having a
hypoglycemic reaction. Which supplement should the nurse give the child to treat the
reaction? - CORRECT ANSWERS-½ cup of fruit juice
An adolescent client with type 1 diabetes is experiencing high glucose levels upon
awakening in the morning. After reviewing the client's chart, the nurse determines that
the elevated glucose level in the morning is due to the Somogyi effect. Which finding
should lead the nurse to this conclusion? Refer to chart. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Glucose level at 2 am of 65 mg/dL
The nurse is reviewing instructions to a parent of a 6-year-old on how to prevent
influenza. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-"I will not let my child play with other children who have the flu
unless they are taking acetaminophen."
A mother brings her 15-month-old child to the primary health care provider's office with
complaints that the child has suddenly developed a bright red rash on her cheeks. She
has no other symptoms and has been playing and eating as usual. Based on the
appearance of the child, the nurse might suspect that the child has which communicable
disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fifth disease
A child with diabetes mellitus is brought to the emergency department by her mother,
who states that her daughter has been complaining of abdominal pain and has a fruity
odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is diagnosed. The nurse assisting with
care for the child checks the intravenous (IV) and medication supply area for what? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-0.9% normal saline IV infusion
A mother brings her 3-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood
test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 0 mg/dL (0 mcmol/L). The nurse
reviews this result and makes which interpretation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is
negative.
Several children have contracted rubeola (measles) in a local school, and the school
nurse conducts a teaching session for the parents of the school children. Which
statement, if made by a parent, indicates a need for further teaching regarding this
communicable disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"The communicable period ranges
from 10 days before the onset of symptoms to 15 days after the rash appears."
