NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about soothing an infant with colic. Which strategy should be recommended?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pacifier can soothe colic by satisfying sucking needs. Increased formula, noise, or infrequent feeds may worsen symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A mother has heard that several children have been diagnosed with mononucleosis. She asks the nurse what ascendancy what precautions should be taken to prevent this from occurring in her child. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mononucleosis spreads through saliva, but routine hygiene is sufficient; no special precautions are needed.
Question 3 of 5
The mother asks the nurse whether her child with hemiparesis due to spastic cerebral palsy will be able to walk normally because he can pull himself to a standing position. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ability to bear weight is a positive sign, but predicting normal walking is challenging due to the variability in cerebral palsy outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old is being screened for scoliosis. Which of the following statements about scoliosis screening is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the girl standing and bending forward is the standard method to detect spinal asymmetry during scoliosis screening.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered intravenous mannitol (Osmitrol) for a child with a head injury. The best indicator that the drug has been effective is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by osmotic diuresis; decreased intracranial pressure is the primary indicator of its effectiveness.