NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-month-old looks for objects that have been removed from his view. The nurse should instruct the parents that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This behavior indicates object permanence, a cognitive milestone typically achieved around 9-12 months.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a child with a food allergy about safe eating. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading food labels prevents accidental allergen exposure. Home cooking helps but isn't always feasible, fruits are safe unless allergenic, and supplements are irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the plan of care for an infant with myelomeningocele and the parents who have just been informed of the infant's diagnosis, which action should the nurse include as the priority when the parents visit the infant for the first time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Highlighting normal features helps parents bond with their infant and fosters a positive perception, which is critical initially after a diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A mother calls the clinic to talk to the nurse. The mother states that a physician described her daughter as having 20/60 vision and she asks the nurse what this means. The nurse responds based on the interpretation that the child is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 20/60 vision means the child sees at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 60 feet.