NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents of a child with PKU about dietary management. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular monitoring of phenylalanine levels ensures dietary compliance and prevents toxicity. Fruits and vegetables are allowed, high-protein foods are avoided, and water restriction is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the discharge plan for a child who had a nephrectomy for a Wilms' tumor, the nurse identifies outcomes to prevent damage to the child's remaining kidney and accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing UTIs protects kidney function.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing the development of a 15-month-old child with cerebral palsy, which of the following milestones should the nurse expect a toddler of this age to have achieved?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 15-month-old typically can put a block in a cup, a milestone achievable even with motor challenges from cerebral palsy, unlike the other options which require more advanced skills.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse finds the mother of a child with a chronic bladder condition requiring clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) visibly upset. The mother states, "That other nurse said parents are not allowed to perform CIC in the hospital because of increased infection risk." The charge nurse should tell the parent:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying policies supports parental involvement.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of an infant with myelomeningocele ask the nurse about their child's future mental ability. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Referring parents to the physician for detailed prognostic discussions ensures accurate information and avoids premature or speculative statements about mental ability.