NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother asks the nurse if her child's iron deficiency anemia is related to the child's frequent infections. The nurse responds based on the understanding of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron deficiency impairs immune function, increasing infection susceptibility. This is well-documented in pediatric care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should refer the parents of an 8-month-old child to a health care provider if the child is unable to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 8-month-old should be able to sit without support; inability to do so warrants further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
After a plaster cast has been applied to the arm of a child with a fractured right humerus, the nurse completes discharge teaching. The nurse should evaluate the teaching as successful when the mother agrees to seek medical advice if the child experiences which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to extend fingers suggests possible nerve or circulatory compromise, requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old with sickle cell anemia who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydration and pain management are critical in vaso-occlusive crises to reduce blood viscosity and alleviate pain, improving outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
A three-year-old is brought into the emergency department in her mother's arms. The child's mouth is open and she is drooling and lethargic. Her mother states that she became ill suddenly within the past 2 hours. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms suggest possible epiglottitis, a medical emergency. Maintaining the child in an undisturbed, upright position prevents airway obstruction and is the priority action.