NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month old infant has had a cardiac arrest and the rapid response team has been paged. The nurse arrives in the client's room and observes a physician assistant (PA) administering CPR to an infant (see figure). To assist the PA with CPR, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an infant, the nurse should obtain an Ambu bag and deliver 2 breaths per 15 compressions, following pediatric CPR guidelines for 2-rescuer CPR.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for a neonate with an imperforate anus, the nurse assesses the neonate's urine output for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meconium in the urine may indicate a rectourinary fistula, a common complication of imperforate anus.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent female is prescribed amoxicillin for an ear infection. The nurse should teach the adolescent about the risks associated with her concurrent use of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy. The nurse should educate the adolescent about this interaction and suggest additional contraceptive measures during antibiotic therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child in Bryant’s traction (see fi gure). The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The traction is positioned correctly; the nurse should provide frequent skin care to the back and shoulder areas. The hips and buttocks should be lifted off the bed to provide counter traction; the nurse should not adjust the weights. The nurse should not place a pillow under the buttocks as this would prevent counter traction. The elastic wraps should remain on the legs unless permitted by the physician.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse judges that the mother understands the diet restrictions for her child with chronic renal failure who is receiving peritoneal dialysis when she reports providing a diet involving which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary restrictions help manage symptoms.