NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After a child undergoes a craniotomy for an infratentorial brain tumor, the nurse should place the child in which of the following positions to prevent undue strain on the sutures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying position minimizes pressure on infratentorial sutures while maintaining airway and reducing intracranial pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A mother calls the clinic to talk to the nurse. The mother states that a physician described her daughter as having 20/60 vision and she asks the nurse what this means. The nurse responds based on the interpretation that the child is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 20/60 vision means the child sees at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 60 feet.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to teach an adolescent scheduled for an appendectomy about what to expect. The adolescent says, "I would rather look this up on the Internet." The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with finding reliable online information respects the adolescent's autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A male adolescent who underwent repair of an inguinal hernia earlier today and is getting ready to go home receives instructions about resuming physical activities. Which of the following statements would indicate that he has understood the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous activities like PE for 2 weeks prevents strain on the surgical site.
Question 5 of 5
A child diagnosed with Wilms' tumor undergoes successful surgery for removal of the diseased kidney. When the child returns to the room, the nurse should place the child in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's aids breathing.