NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized preschooler with meningitis who is to be discharged becomes angry when the discharge is delayed. Which of the following play activities would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pounding on a pegboard allows the child to express frustration physically, which is developmentally appropriate for a preschooler.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching an adolescent with a seizure disorder who is receiving valproic acid (Depakene), which sign or symptom should the nurse instruct the client to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaundice indicates potential liver toxicity, a serious side effect of valproic acid, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A child with a brain tumor is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when assessed the previous hour. The nurse should next:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased responsiveness indicates worsening neurological status, requiring immediate physician notification for further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The mother brings her child to the clinic after discharge from the hospital for Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates that she is following the discharge plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercising in the pool indicates adherence to the rehabilitation plan, promoting recovery through low-impact activity.