NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
While the nurse is delivering abdominal thrusts to a 6-year old who is choking on a foreign body, the child begins to cry. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If the child begins to cry, it indicates the airway is no longer obstructed, as crying requires airflow. The nurse should observe the child closely to ensure stability.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old child with Guillain-Barré syndrome requires mechanical ventilation. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turning the child gently prevents respiratory complications like atelectasis while minimizing discomfort in Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following beverages should the nurse plan to give a child with leukemia to relieve nausea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weak tea is gentle and soothing, helping relieve nausea without irritation. Other options may worsen nausea.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent tells the nurse that the area below his knee has been hurting for several weeks. The nurse should obtain history information about participation in which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain below the knee in adolescents is often associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease, which is common in sports like soccer that involve repetitive knee stress.