NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old with leukemia is receiving cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). The nurse should assess for the adverse effect of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide causes hemorrhagic cystitis, requiring monitoring. Other effects are less common.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for an infant with a cleft lip before corrective surgery is performed, which of the following should be a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Altering feeding methods is critical to ensure adequate nutrition and prevent aspiration due to the anatomical defect of a cleft lip.
Question 3 of 5
During the acute stage of meningitis, a 3-year-old child is restless and irritable. Which of the following would be most appropriate to institute?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minimizing noise reduces sensory stimulation, which can exacerbate irritability in a child with meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A recent history of which of the following should alert the nurse to gather additional information about the possibility of a urinary tract infection in a 2-year-old child who is exhibiting fever and fussiness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain can indicate UTI.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-week-old infant admitted with the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presents with a history of vomiting. The nurse should anticipate that the infant's vomitus would contain gastric contents and which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting of gastric contents, mucus, and sometimes blood due to irritation, but not bile.