NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother calls the clinic to talk to the nurse. The mother states that a physician described her daughter as having 20/60 vision and she asks the nurse what this means. The nurse responds based on the interpretation that the child is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 20/60 vision means the child sees at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 60 feet.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the ongoing plan of care for the parents whose infant died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse should plan to accomplish which of the following on the second home visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: On the second home visit, allowing parents to express their feelings supports their emotional processing of grief, which is a priority in early bereavement care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a neonate with suspected tracheoesophageal fistula. Which of the following findings would be most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mild cyanosis during feeding indicates potential airway compromise, a critical concern in TEF.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old with newly diagnosed diabetes is in the hospital for regulation of diet and medications. The child is using an exchange method for the diet. The nurse should instruct the client that the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) exchange method for dietary regulation includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ADA exchange method groups foods by protein, fat, and carbohydrate content to balance macronutrients. It does not require weighing all food or exclusive carbohydrate counting, though lists are used.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old has had an appendectomy on November 12. He has had pain for the last 24 hours. There is an order to administer Tylenol with Codeine every 3 to 4 hours as needed. The nurse is beginning the shift and reviews the chart below for pain history. Based on the information in the chart, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FACES score of 4 at 7:00 am indicates pain, and it's been 6 hours since the last dose, warranting medication.