NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After discussing asthma as a chronic condition, which of the following statements by the father of a child with asthma best reflects the family's positive adjustment to this aspect of the child's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement 'Although our child's disease is serious, we try not to let it be the focus of our family' reflects a positive adjustment, indicating the family is managing the chronic condition without letting it dominate their lives.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would alert the nurse to suspect that a child with severe gastroenteritis who has been receiving intravenous therapy for the past several hours may be developing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist crackles indicate fluid in the lungs, a sign of circulatory overload.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a 7 -year-old child who has undergone a cardiac catheterization 2 hours ago finds the dressing and bed saturated with blood. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first measure that should be used to control bleeding. Taking the vital signs will not control the bleeding. This should be done while another person is being sent to notify the physician. The dressing can be reinforced after the bleeding has been contained.
Question 4 of 5
A child with nephrosis is taking prednisone. The nurse should teach the caregivers to report which of the following adverse effects? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: These symptoms indicate potential complications.
Question 5 of 5
A mother states that she thinks her 9-month-old 'is developing slowly.' When assessing the infant's development, the nurse is also concerned because the infant should be demonstrating which of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Building a tower of two cubes is expected by 9 months; failure to do so suggests developmental delay.