NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A father brings his 4-week-old son to the clinic for a checkup, stating that he believes his son's testicle is missing. Which of the following explanations would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testes often descend by 6 months of age; however, if they haven't, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Question 2 of 5
The parent of a child with spastic cerebral palsy and a communication disorder tells the nurse, 'He seems so restless. I think he is in pain.' The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FLACC scale is appropriate for assessing pain in children with communication disorders, as it relies on observable behaviors rather than verbal reports.
Question 3 of 5
The parent of an 18-year-old with chronic renal disease states, "My son has so many problems. I'm really worried that he will not get the right care if he gets sick at college." The nurse should tell the parent:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promoting self-management is key.
Question 4 of 5
A 10-year-old with leukemia is taking immunosuppressive drugs. To maintain health the nurse should instruct the child and parents to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Live attenuated vaccines are contraindicated in immunosuppression due to infection risk. Other options are unnecessary or overly restrictive.
Question 5 of 5
A parent brings a 4-month-old to the clinic for a regular well visit and expresses concern that the infant is not developing appropriately. Which findings in the infant would indicate the need for further developmental screening?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Head lag at 4 months suggests delayed motor development, requiring further evaluation.