NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After doing well for a period of time, a child with leukemia develops an overwhelming infection. The child's death is imminent. Which of the following statements offers the nurse the best guide in making plans to assist the parents in dealing with their child's imminent death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rapid decline after improvement is particularly devastating, guiding the nurse to provide extra emotional support.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is transferring a child who has had open heart surgery from the pediatric intensive care unit to the pediatric unit. The child's blood pressure has been fluctuating but has been stable during the last 2 hours. The nurse from the pediatric intensive care unit should include which of the following information in the report to the nurse on the pediatric unit?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed information is critical for continuity of care, ensuring the receiving nurse can monitor and manage the child's condition effectively.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse discusses with the parents how best to raise the IQ of their child with Down syndrome. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulating, nonthreatening experiences promote cognitive development by encouraging exploration and learning within the child's capabilities.
Question 5 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.