NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching an obese child about portion control. Which strategy should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller plates help control portion sizes visually. Prepackaged meals may be unhealthy, skipping breakfast can increase hunger, and soda adds empty calories.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a toddler who has taken an acetaminophen overdose, which of the following should the nurse expect to include as part of the initial treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood level monitoring guides acetylcysteine therapy. Gastric lavage is less effective than charcoal, and tracheostomy or ECG are not typically needed unless complications arise.
Question 3 of 5
Laboratory findings indicate that a child with leukemia is also anemic. The nurse interprets this finding as most likely resulting from which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukemia crowds out bone marrow, reducing red blood cell production, causing anemia. Other causes are less likely.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the parents of a neonate diagnosed with a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) about this anomaly, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the father describes the condition as which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TEF involves a blind esophageal pouch and a fistula connecting the esophagus to the trachea, as described.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Which food should the nurse instruct them to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet, avoiding wheat, barley, and rye. Rice, corn, and potatoes are gluten-free and safe.