NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse compares a child's height and weight with standard growth charts and finds the child to be in the 50th percentile for height and in the 45th percentile for weight. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating that the child is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 50th percentile height and 45th percentile weight indicate average growth, as they are close.
Question 2 of 5
Several high-school seniors are referred to the school nurse because of suspected alcohol misuse. When the nurse assesses the situation, what would be most important to determine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding the reasons for alcohol use helps address underlying issues and tailor interventions.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching the parents about the cause of ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), which of the following, if stated by the father, indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinea capitis is caused by a fungal infection, not mites, sun exposure, or allergies.
Question 4 of 5
When discussing the onset of adolescence with parents, the nurse explains that it occurs at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Girls typically enter puberty 1-2 years earlier than boys, around ages 10-12.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old child returns to the clinic after completing a 10-day course of amoxicillin prescribed to relieve an infection in his right ear. After completing the medication, the child has become fussy and has a low-grade fever. On physical examination, his right tympanic membrane is bulging and he is tugging at his ear. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent symptoms like fussiness, fever, a bulging tympanic membrane, and ear tugging after completing amoxicillin suggest treatment failure, possibly due to resistant bacteria. The nurse should report these findings to the health care provider, who may prescribe a different antibiotic for another 10-day course.