NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A preschooler with a fractured femur of the left leg in traction tells the nurse that his leg hurts. It is too early for pain medication. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for neurovascular impairment is critical, as pain could indicate compromised circulation or nerve function.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching the parents of a child with febrile seizures about methods to lower temperature other than using medication, which of the following statements indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are incorrect: blankets increase temperature, cold baths cause discomfort, and alcohol sponging is unsafe. Further teaching is needed.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a toddler hospitalized for episodes of diarrhea reports that when her toddler cannot have things the way she wants, she throws her legs and arms around, screams, and cries. The mother says, "I don't know what to do?" After teaching the mother about ways to manage this behavior, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums reinforces calm behavior without rewarding outbursts.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would indicate that an infant with a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) needs suctioning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substernal retractions indicate respiratory distress, often due to mucus accumulation in TEF, necessitating suctioning.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following breathing rates should the nurse use when performing rescue breathing during cardiopulmonary resuscitation for a 5-year-old?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 5-year-old, the recommended rescue breathing rate during CPR is 12 to 20 breaths per minute, with 12 breaths/minute being appropriate to avoid hyperventilation.