NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an 8-year-old with diabetes and her parents about managing diabetes during illness. The nurse determines the parents understand the instruction when they indicate that, when the child is ill, they will provide:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness increases insulin resistance, often requiring more insulin to manage elevated blood glucose. Calorie, protein, or fat adjustments are secondary to insulin needs.
Question 2 of 5
After reading the vaccine information sheets, the parent of a 2-month-old infant is hesitant to consent to the recommended vaccinations. The nurse should first ask the parent:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addressing the parent's specific concerns fosters trust and encourages informed decision-making.
Question 3 of 5
A preschooler with pneumococcal meningitis is receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy. When discontinuing the intravenous therapy, the nurse allows the child to apply a dressing to the area where the needle is removed. The nurse's rationale for doing so is based on the interpretation that a child in this age-group has a need to accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the child to apply a dressing supports their developmental need to maintain body integrity, reducing anxiety about medical procedures.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse use to describe to the parents why their child with leukemia is at risk for infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immature white blood cells in leukemia cannot effectively fight infections, increasing risk. Other options are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching the family of an older infant who has had a hip spica cast applied for developmental dysplasia of the hip, which information should the nurse include when describing the abduction stabilizer bar?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The abduction stabilizer bar maintains the legs in abduction to promote hip joint stability and adds structural strength to the cast.