NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school-age client admitted to the hospital because of decreased urine output and periorbital edema is diagnosed with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions should receive the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight reflects fluid status.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring an infant receiving IV fluids for gastroenteritis. Which finding suggests the infant is responding well to treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate urine output indicates effective rehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse develops a plan with an adolescent to provide relief of dysmenorrhea to aid in her development of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing dysmenorrhea supports autonomy by empowering the adolescent to control her health.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a child with chronic renal failure who is receiving peritoneal dialysis at home asks the nurse what she can do if both inflow and drain times are increased. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when responding to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constipation can affect dialysis flow.
Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old female with severe nodular acne is considering treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). Prior to beginning the medication, the nurse explains that the client will be required to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isotretinoin has a high risk of teratogenicity, requiring strict contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment. A risk management plan (e.g., iPLEDGE) is also required, but the most critical initial step emphasized is effective birth control.