NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a child with a food allergy about safe eating. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reading food labels prevents accidental allergen exposure. Home cooking helps but isn't always feasible, fruits are safe unless allergenic, and supplements are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a nut allergy is admitted with a severe reaction for the third time in three months. The parent says, 'I am having trouble with the food labels.' The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dietician can provide expert guidance on reading labels to avoid allergens. Reading assessment, provider notification, or social services may follow but are not the priority.
Question 3 of 5
When explaining the plan of care to the parents of an infant with an undescended testis, the nurse should tell the parents about which of the following as a nonsurgical treatment method?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: hCG can stimulate testicular descent in some cases.
Question 4 of 5
A 1-year-old child is scheduled for surgery to correct hypospadias and chordee. The nurse explains to the parents that this is the preferred time for surgical repair based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Younger children may not remember the experience.
Question 5 of 5
A recent history of which of the following should alert the nurse to gather additional information about the possibility of a urinary tract infection in a 2-year-old child who is exhibiting fever and fussiness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain can indicate UTI.