NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis who has a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day, which of the following fluids should the nurse consider as most appropriate for the client's condition and effective for preventing excessive thirst?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice chips help manage thirst.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the mother of an infant who has undergone surgical repair of a cleft lip how to care for the suture line, the nurse demonstrates how to remove formula and drainage. Which of the following solutions should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Half-strength hydrogen peroxide is gentle and effective for cleaning the suture line without irritating the delicate tissue.
Question 4 of 5
A parent of a child with a moderate head injury asks the nurse, 'How will you know if my child is getting worse?' The nurse should tell the parents that the best indicator of the child's brain function is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is the most sensitive indicator of brain function, reflecting changes in neurological status.
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.