NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in the nursery identifies a goal for a mother of a newborn to demonstrate positive attachment behaviors upon discharge. Which intervention would be least effective in accomplishing this goal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing parenting difficulties is less directly related to fostering immediate attachment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a 3-year-old with a heart defect. The nurse verifies the child's identity by checking the arm band and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the parent is appropriate for a 3-year-old, who may not reliably state their name or birth date. Room numbers are not reliable identifiers.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent with a history of surgical repair for an undescended testis comes to the clinic for a sports physical. Anticipatory guidance for the parents and adolescent should focus on which of the following as most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monthly self-exams help detect issues early.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for the parents of a child with Down syndrome, the nurse focuses on activities to increase which of the following for the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Building parental confidence empowers them to manage their child's needs effectively, fostering positive outcomes.