NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A father asks the nurse how he would know if his child had developed mononucleosis. The nurse explains that in addition to fatigue, which of the following would be most common?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged lymph glands, especially in the neck, are a hallmark symptom of mononucleosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for perioperative-positioning injury related to the surgical procedure for a school-age child scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most appropriate outcome for a nursing diagnosis of Risk for perioperative-positioning injury related to the surgical procedure should be that the child remains NPO for the designated period of time before surgery, thereby minimizing the risk of aspiration during the surgery. Ability to tell about the surgery and demonstrating an understanding of the procedure are appropriate outcomes for a nursing diagnosis of Deficient knowledge. Knowing that the parents will not leave is associated with a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety or Fear related to separation from support systems or an unfamiliar environment.
Question 3 of 5
After insertion of bilateral tympanostomy tubes in a toddler, which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the child's discharge plan for the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics as directed is crucial to prevent infection after tympanostomy tube insertion. Ear plugs are not typically recommended, as they can introduce bacteria. Forcibly blowing the nose can disrupt the tubes, and any drainage after 1 week should be reported, not disregarded.
Question 4 of 5
When preparing the teaching plan for the mother of a child with asthma, which of the following should the nurse include as signs to alert the mother that her child is having an asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing on expiration is a hallmark sign of an asthma attack, indicating airway narrowing. The mother should be taught to recognize this to initiate prompt treatment.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year-old child with asthma states, 'I want to play some sports like my friends. What can I do?' The nurse responds to the child based on the understanding of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children with asthma can participate in sports if their condition is well-controlled with appropriate medications and trigger management, allowing them to engage in physical activities safely.