NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child diagnosed with Wilms' tumor undergoes successful surgery for removal of the diseased kidney. When the child returns to the room, the nurse should place the child in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's aids breathing.
Question 2 of 5
When explaining the plan of care to the parents of an infant with an undescended testis, the nurse should tell the parents about which of the following as a nonsurgical treatment method?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: hCG can stimulate testicular descent in some cases.
Question 3 of 5
A child with newly diagnosed osteomyelitis has nausea and vomiting. The parent wishes to give the child ginger snaps to help control the nausea. The nurse should tell the parent:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginger snaps are a safe, non-medicinal option that may help alleviate nausea in children.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old with newly diagnosed diabetes is in the hospital for regulation of diet and medications. The child is using an exchange method for the diet. The nurse should instruct the client that the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) exchange method for dietary regulation includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ADA exchange method groups foods by protein, fat, and carbohydrate content to balance macronutrients. It does not require weighing all food or exclusive carbohydrate counting, though lists are used.
Question 5 of 5
Parents of a 15-year-old state that he is moody and rude. The nurse should advise his parents to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open communication helps address adolescent moodiness and fosters understanding.