NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with spastic cerebral palsy is to begin botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections. Which treatment goals should the health care team set for the child related to Botox? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Botox injections in spastic cerebral palsy aim to reduce muscle spasticity, improving motor function and easing caregiving tasks, thus reducing caregiver strain.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with conscious sedation for a 6-year-old undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. The nurse's most important responsibility during the procedure is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring the child during conscious sedation ensures safety, detecting respiratory or cardiovascular changes promptly.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old is having surgery to repair a fractured left femur. As a part of the preoperative safety procedures, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marking the surgical site with an 'x' and signing is a standard safety procedure to confirm the correct site for surgery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares to teach an adolescent scheduled for an appendectomy about what to expect. The adolescent says, "I would rather look this up on the Internet." The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with finding reliable online information respects the adolescent's autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old has had an appendectomy on November 12. He has had pain for the last 24 hours. There is an order to administer Tylenol with Codeine every 3 to 4 hours as needed. The nurse is beginning the shift and reviews the chart below for pain history. Based on the information in the chart, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FACES score of 4 at 7:00 am indicates pain, and it's been 6 hours since the last dose, warranting medication.