NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old child brought to the clinic with several superficial sores on the front of the left leg is diagnosed with impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Impetigo is contagious until treated for 24 hours with antibiotics, after which the child can return to school. Gentle washing is helpful but not the primary instruction, gauze may trap moisture, and follow-up timing depends on response.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching the father of an infant just admitted with gastroenteritis about initial treatment for his infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO status is common initially to rest the gut during rehydration.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching the mother of a child with severe burns about the importance of specific nutritional support in burn management, which of the following, if chosen by the mother from the child's diet menu, indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burn patients require high-protein, high-calorie diets. Option A is low in protein and calories compared to options B, C, and D, which include protein-rich foods like cheese, chicken, and beans.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a 3-month-old with Hirschsprung's disease, which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate obstruction, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 10-year-old. What is the expected behavior of this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 10-year-old typically develops a sense of fairness and justice in social interactions.