NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old has just had a plaster cast placed on his lower left leg. To provide safe cast care, the nurse should?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using only the palms prevents indentations in the wet cast, which could cause pressure points or alter the cast's shape.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child with a fractured humerus. The child is crying and screaming, 'I hate you.' Which of the following would be most appropriate:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Such behavior is a normal stress response in a young child experiencing pain and fear in an emergency setting.
Question 3 of 5
A child is to receive I.V. antibiotics for osteomyelitis. Before the initial dose of antibiotics can be given, the nurse confirms that a blood sample for which of the following tests has been drawn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood culture is essential before starting antibiotics to identify the causative organism in osteomyelitis.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old is being screened for scoliosis. Which of the following statements about scoliosis screening is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the girl standing and bending forward is the standard method to detect spinal asymmetry during scoliosis screening.
Question 5 of 5
After the nurse teaches the mother of a child with atopic dermatitis how to bathe her child, which of the following statements by the mother indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patting the skin dry prevents irritation and maintains skin integrity in atopic dermatitis. Prolonged baths, bubble baths, and daily bathing can exacerbate dryness and irritation.