NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about reducing lead exposure in their home. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wet-mopping reduces lead dust, a common exposure source. Bottled water is unnecessary unless water is contaminated, carpeting removal is excessive, and window replacement is costly and not always needed.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a neonate with hypospadias and chordee wish to have him circumcised. Which of the following explanations should the nurse incorporate into the discussion with the parents concerning the recommendation to delay circumcision?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The foreskin is needed for surgical repair.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of an 18-year-old preparing to enter college ask if their daughter should have the meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. The nurse should tell the parents:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking vaccination records confirms whether the MCV4 vaccine, recommended for adolescents, was previously administered.
Question 4 of 5
When planning a visit to the parents of an infant who died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at home, the nurse should visit the parents at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visiting as soon as the parents are ready to talk respects their grieving process and ensures they are emotionally prepared to receive support.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching the parents of a toddler about commonly aspirated foods, which of the following foods, if identified by the parents as easily aspirated, would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Popcorn, raw vegetables, and round candy are commonly aspirated due to their size, shape, or texture, posing a choking risk. Crackers, while a potential choking hazard, are less commonly associated with aspiration compared to the others, indicating the parents may need further clarification on specific risks.