NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old has 5 lb of Buck's extension traction on his left leg. The nurse should assess the child for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: The nurse should check alignment, rope condition, weight accuracy, and pressure points to ensure effective and safe traction.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year old child is admitted to the hospital with complications related to chickenpox. The nurse should do which of the following to prevent the transmission of the infection to other children on the unit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Chickenpox requires contact and airborne precautions (gown, mask, gloves) and isolation until lesions crust. Rooming with an immune child reduces risk. Negative airflow is for diseases like tuberculosis.
Question 3 of 5
The physician is able to reduce an infant's hernia and schedules the infant for a herniorrhaphy in 2 days. The mother asks the nurse why the surgery is not performed now. Which of the following responses indicates that the nurse understands the rationale for delaying the surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delaying surgery allows edema and inflammation to decrease, improving surgical outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the parents of a child with febrile seizures about methods to lower temperature other than using medication, which of the following statements indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are incorrect: blankets increase temperature, cold baths cause discomfort, and alcohol sponging is unsafe. Further teaching is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A father brings his 4-week-old son to the clinic for a checkup, stating that he believes his son's testicle is missing. Which of the following explanations would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testes often descend by 6 months of age; however, if they haven't, surgical intervention may be necessary.