NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with a urinary tract infection secondary to vesicoureteral reflux. How should the nurse explain how the reflux contributes to the infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflux allows bacteria to reach kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent female is prescribed amoxicillin for an ear infection. The nurse should teach the adolescent about the risks associated with her concurrent use of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy. The nurse should educate the adolescent about this interaction and suggest additional contraceptive measures during antibiotic therapy.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching the parents about the urethral catheter placed after surgical repair of their son's hypospadias, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the mother states that the catheter in her child's penis accomplishes which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The catheter keeps the urethra open.
Question 4 of 5
The health care team determines that the family of an infant with failure to thrive who is to be discharged will need follow-up care. Which of the following would be the most effective method of follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weekly in-home nurse visits provide direct monitoring and support for feeding and growth. Phone calls, classes, or clinic visits are less comprehensive.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following behaviors exhibited by the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis should the nurse correctly interpret as a positive indication of parental coping?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Realistic discussion of care indicates acceptance and engagement with the situation.