NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with spastic cerebral palsy receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy is admitted to the pediatric floor with vomiting and dehydration. The family tells the nurse that they were scheduled to refill the baclofen pump today, but had to cancel the appointment when the child became ill. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arranging for the pump to be refilled in the hospital ensures continuous therapy, as interrupting baclofen can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a child with leukemia scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration about the procedure, the nurse determines that the teaching has been successful when the child identifies which of the following as the site for the aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration is typically performed at the iliac crest (hipbone). Other sites are incorrect.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following client actions should the nurse judge to be a healthy coping behavior for a male adolescent after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choosing preferred clothing reflects autonomy and positive coping.
Question 5 of 5
A child with spastic cerebral palsy receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy is admitted to the pediatric floor with vomiting and dehydration. The family tells the nurse that they were scheduled to refill the baclofen pump today, but had to cancel the appointment when the child became ill. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arranging for the pump to be refilled in the hospital ensures continuous therapy, as interrupting baclofen can cause withdrawal symptoms.