NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assessments should be the priority for an infant who has had surgery to correct an intussusception and is now at risk for development of a paralytic ileus postoperatively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds monitors for paralytic ileus, a critical postoperative complication.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care for an infant with severe diarrhea to prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Petroleum-based ointment protects the skin from irritation due to frequent stools.
Question 3 of 5
After a child undergoes a craniotomy for an infratentorial brain tumor, the nurse should place the child in which of the following positions to prevent undue strain on the sutures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying position minimizes pressure on infratentorial sutures while maintaining airway and reducing intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A child with a nut allergy is admitted with a severe reaction for the third time in three months. The parent says, 'I am having trouble with the food labels.' The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dietician can provide expert guidance on reading labels to avoid allergens. Reading assessment, provider notification, or social services may follow but are not the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making an initial visit to a family with a 3-year-old child with early Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Which of the following findings is expected with the missing child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged calf muscles due to pseudohypertrophy are a hallmark of early Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, caused by fatty infiltration of muscle tissue.