NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent asks the nurse about head lice (pediculosis capitis) infestation during a visit to the clinic. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse tell the parent is most common in a child infected with head lice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Itching is the hallmark symptom of head lice due to an allergic reaction to lice saliva.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following structures should be closed by the time the child is 2 months old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: posterior fontanelle closes by 2 months.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a preschooler about the possibility of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The nurse should explain that the risk is greatest at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The risk of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy is greatest 7 to 10 days after surgery, as this is when the eschar (scab) typically sloughs off, potentially exposing blood vessels and leading to bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of severe gastroenteritis. To prevent spread of the disease the nurse should?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standard precautions prevent the spread of infectious gastroenteritis.
Question 5 of 5
The mother tells the nurse that her 8-year-old child is continually telling jokes and riddles to the point of driving the other family members crazy. The nurse should explain this behavior is a sign of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling jokes and riddles reflects cognitive development and understanding of language nuances.