NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old with rheumatic fever has a history of long-term aspirin use. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse should notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is a sign of aspirin toxicity, requiring immediate notification. Stomach pain is common but less urgent, and other symptoms are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching the mother of an infant who has received a temporary colostomy for treatment of Hirschsprung's disease about how the stoma should normally appear, which of the following descriptions about the stoma's appearance should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A healthy stoma is moist and pink to red, indicating good blood supply.
Question 3 of 5
A nasogastric tube inserted during surgery to correct an infant's intussusception is no longer freely removing gastric secretions. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirating with a syringe checks for blockages and attempts to restore function safely.
Question 4 of 5
An infant has been transferred from the ICU to the pediatric floor after undergoing surgery to correct a heart defect. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F,G
Rationale: LPNs can handle oral medications, vital signs, input/output, hygiene, and circulation checks. I.V. morphine and blood products require RN oversight.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse how to handle their child's temper tantrums. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Time-out and ignoring the tantrum are effective strategies to reduce attention-seeking behavior.