NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a 9-month-old bring the infant to the clinic for a regular checkup. The infant has received no immunizations. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to administer at this visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These vaccines align with catch-up schedules for a 9-month-old, except PPD, which is a test, not a vaccine.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent is on the football team and practices in the morning and afternoon before school starts for the year. The temperature on the field has been high. The school nurse has been called to the practice field because the adolescent is now reporting that he has muscle cramps, nausea, and dizziness. Which of the following actions should the school nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms suggest heat exhaustion, and the first priority is to move the adolescent to a cool environment to prevent further heat-related complications.
Question 3 of 5
During a home visit, the public health nurse assesses the peritoneal catheter exit site of a child with chronic renal failure. Which of the following findings should lead the nurse to formulate the nursing diagnosis Risk for infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leakage increases infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old with sickle cell anemia who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydration and pain management are critical in vaso-occlusive crises to reduce blood viscosity and alleviate pain, improving outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
A father asks the nurse how he would know if his child had developed mononucleosis. The nurse explains that in addition to fatigue, which of the following would be most common?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged lymph glands, especially in the neck, are a hallmark symptom of mononucleosis.