NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following outcomes indicates that the activity restriction necessary for a 7 -year-old child with rheumatic fever during the acute phase has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A normal resting heart rate (60-100 bpm) indicates reduced cardiac strain, showing effective activity restriction. Other outcomes are relevant but less directly tied to activity restriction.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing for pain in a toddler, which of the following methods should be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toddlers cannot reliably verbalize pain, so observing behavior like restlessness is most appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child with a serious head injury ask the nurse if the child is going to be all right. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging uncertainty while promising updates provides honest, supportive communication without false reassurance.
Question 4 of 5
Which dietary recommendation should the nurse include for a child with lead poisoning to enhance lead excretion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium-rich foods reduce lead absorption by competing for intestinal binding sites. Protein, fat, or fiber diets have less direct impact on lead excretion.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of parents about temper tantrums, the nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the parents states which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ignoring temper tantrums reduces attention-seeking behavior and is an effective strategy.