pediatric nursing NCLEX EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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Pediatric Nursing NCLEX: Key Topics and Concise Q&A ga ga ga ga ga ga ga ga




Review 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIO
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QUESTION 1 ga




Stimulants
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Medication class used to treat ADHD (methylphenidate, amphetamines) -
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increase dopamine/norepinephrine for attention control.
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QUESTION 2 ga




Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Condition indicated by lack of eye contact, repetitive behavior, and impaired social functioning -
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hallmark triad of symptoms.
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QUESTION 3 ga




Growth monitoring in ADHD medications
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Monitor height/weight, vital signs (HR/BP), appetite -
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stimulants can suppress growth and elevate vital signs.
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QUESTION 4 ga




Closed comedonega




ANSWER

A whitehead - blocked pore with oil/bacteria trapped beneath intact skin surface.
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,QUESTION 5 ga




Benzoyl peroxide ga




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Topical acne treatment that bleaches fabrics -
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oxidizing agent that permanently discolors sheets, towels, clothes.
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QUESTION 6 ga




Isotretinoin (Accutane) teaching ga ga




ANSWER

Severe teratogen—
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requires two forms of birth control starting 1 month before, during, and 1 month after treatment -
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mandatory iPLEDGE program, monthly negative pregnancy tests.
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QUESTION 7 ga




Acute glomerulonephritis common infection
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ANSWER

Commonly follows streptococcal infection (group A strep).
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QUESTION 8 ga




Cola-colored urine ga




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Indicates red blood cells in urine - hematuria from kidney inflammation.
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QUESTION 9 ga




Oliguria
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Condition caused by acute glomerulonephritis - decreased urine output.
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QUESTION 10 ga




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Increases due to fluid retention concentrating urine.
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QUESTION 11 ga




Positive ASO titer
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ANSWER

Indicates streptococcal infection - antibody to streptococcal antigen.
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QUESTION 12 ga




Metabolic acidosis ga




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Acid-base imbalance with AKI/CRF - kidneys can't excrete acid/produce bicarbonate.
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QUESTION 13 ga




Hyperkalemia
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Risk factor for dysrhythmias - kidneys retain potassium; elevated K+ causes cardiac arrhythmias.
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QUESTION 14 ga




Uremia
ANSWER

Crystallized urea deposits on skin with CRF (also known as uremic frost).
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QUESTION 15 ga




Anemia in CRF ga ga




ANSWER

Caused by decreased erythropoietin (EPO) production - kidneys make EPO for RBC production.
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QUESTION 16 ga




Potassium and phosphorus levels in CRF
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Decrease - restrict to prevent hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia.
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QUESTION 17 ga




Growth spurts in adolescent males
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ANSWER

Typically occur between 12.5-15.5 years.
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QUESTION 18 ga




First maturational change in girls
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ANSWER

Breast development (thelarche).
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QUESTION 19 ga




First maturational change in boys
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ANSWER

Testicular enlargement (genital growth).
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QUESTION 20 ga




Apnea of prematurity
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ANSWER

Defined as a pause in breathing > 20 seconds.
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QUESTION 21 ga




Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) ga ga ga




ANSWER

Breathing disorder from lack of surfactant - also known as hyaline membrane disease.
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QUESTION 22 ga




L/S ratio < 2:1 significance
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