NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child is started on a soft diet after having been on clear liquids following an episode of severe gastroenteritis. When helping the mother choose foods for her child, which of the following foods would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas and rice are gentle on the gut, suitable for a soft diet.
Question 2 of 5
The health care provider has ordered a sterile urine specimen on a 3-year-old boy with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections. The family is upset because the last time the child was catheterized the procedure was very painful and traumatic. The nurse should tell the family:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical anesthetics can minimize discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about reducing lead exposure in their home. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wet-mopping reduces lead dust, a common exposure source. Bottled water is unnecessary unless water is contaminated, carpeting removal is excessive, and window replacement is costly and not always needed.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-month-old child is seen in the clinic for a checkup for the first time. The nurse notices that the toddler limps when walking. Which of the following would be appropriate to use when assessing this toddler for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Barlow's maneuver is used to assess for hip instability in infants and toddlers, appropriate for detecting developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of school teachers about seizures, the teachers role-play a scenario involving a child experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions, when performed first, indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing harmful objects first ensures the child's safety during a seizure, reflecting effective teaching.