NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with Kawasaki disease is receiving low dose aspirin. The mother calls the clinic and states that the child has been exposed to influenza. Which recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Aspirin should be stopped due to the risk of Reye's syndrome with influenza. Keeping the child home and monitoring for fever help manage infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching an adolescent with asthma how to use an inhaler. In which order should the nurse instruct the client to follow the steps from first to last?
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B,D,A,C
Rationale: Exhale, press canister, inhale, and hold breath ensures proper medication delivery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a parent of an infant with a repaired cleft lip to promote healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding pacifier use prevents stress on the suture line, promoting healing.
Question 4 of 5
To meet the developmental needs of an 8-year-old child who is confined to home with osteomyelitis, what should the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging communication with schoolmates supports social development and reduces isolation during home confinement.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old child is experiencing pain after an appendectomy. Which data collection tool should the nurse use to assess the pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES scale is age-appropriate for a 7-year-old to assess pain.