NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should teach the mother of a child who has a new cast for a fractured radius to do which of the following for the first few days at home?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refraining from strenuous activities prevents damage to the cast and supports healing during the initial recovery period.
Question 2 of 5
To assess a 9-year-old's social development, the nurse asks the parent if the child:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a best friend indicates healthy social development at 9 years.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old with glomerulonephritis reports a headache and blurred vision. The nurse should immediately:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms may indicate hypertensive crisis.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a neonate with hypospadias and chordee wish to have him circumcised. Which of the following explanations should the nurse incorporate into the discussion with the parents concerning the recommendation to delay circumcision?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The foreskin is needed for surgical repair.
Question 5 of 5
When preparing to obtain a neonatal screening test for phenylketonuria (PKU), the neonate must have received which of the following to ensure reliable results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PKU screening requires protein intake (breast milk or formula) for 24 hours to detect elevated phenylalanine levels. Iron-rich formula, fasting, or glucose water are inadequate.