NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A toddler who has been treated for a foreign body aspiration begins to fuss and cry when the parents attempt to leave the hospital for an hour. The parents will be returning to take the toddler home. As the nurse tries to take the child out of the crib, the child pushes the nurse away. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicating separation anxiety involving which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The toddler's fussing, crying, and pushing the nurse away when the parents attempt to leave indicate the protest phase of separation anxiety, where the child actively resists separation from caregivers.
Question 2 of 5
Which procedures can the nurse working on a pediatric floor safely delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN). Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: LPNs can safely administer gastrostomy feedings and medications and report blood sugar results, as these tasks are within their scope of practice.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old is having surgery to repair a fractured left femur. As a part of the preoperative safety procedures, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marking the surgical site with an 'x' and signing is a standard safety procedure to confirm the correct site for surgery.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent is to receive radioactive iodine for Graves' diseases. Which statement by the client reflects the need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive iodine often leads to hypothyroidism, requiring lifelong thyroid hormone replacement. Options A, B, and D reflect correct understanding of radiation precautions and fertility.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old has had an appendectomy on November 12. He has had pain for the last 24 hours. There is an order to administer Tylenol with Codeine every 3 to 4 hours as needed. The nurse is beginning the shift and reviews the chart below for pain history. Based on the information in the chart, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FACES score of 4 at 7:00 am indicates pain, and it's been 6 hours since the last dose, warranting medication.