NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother has heard that several children have been diagnosed with mononucleosis. She asks the nurse what ascendancy what precautions should be taken to prevent this from occurring in her child. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mononucleosis spreads through saliva, but routine hygiene is sufficient; no special precautions are needed.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching the parents of an older infant with cystic fibrosis (CF) about the type of diet the child should consume, which of the following would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-calorie diet is appropriate for an infant with cystic fibrosis to meet increased energy needs due to malabsorption and chronic respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
A mother states that she thinks her 9-month-old 'is developing slowly.' When assessing the infant's development, the nurse is also concerned because the infant should be demonstrating which of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Building a tower of two cubes is expected by 9 months; failure to do so suggests developmental delay.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year-old child with burns on the trunk and arms has no appetite. The nurse and mother develop a plan of care to stimulate the child's appetite. Which of the following suggestions made by the mother would indicate that she needs additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding desserts can create negative associations with eating, reducing appetite. Feeding assistance, finger foods, and smaller meals are appropriate to encourage intake in a burn patient with high metabolic needs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would alert the nurse to suspect that a child with severe gastroenteritis who has been receiving intravenous therapy for the past several hours may be developing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist crackles indicate fluid in the lungs, a sign of circulatory overload.