NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After reading the vaccine information sheets, the parent of a 2-month-old infant is hesitant to consent to the recommended vaccinations. The nurse should first ask the parent:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addressing the parent's specific concerns fosters trust and encourages informed decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders intravenous fluid replacement therapy with potassium chloride to be added for a child with severe gastroenteritis. Before adding the potassium chloride to the intravenous fluid, which of the following assessments would be most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring the ability to void confirms renal function before administering potassium.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. To instruct them on how to prevent sickle cell crisis, she should include which instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration (1½ quarts daily) prevents blood viscosity, reducing the risk of sickle cell crisis. Other options are incorrect or overly restrictive.
Question 4 of 5
A child with hemophilia presents with a burning sensation in the knee and reluctance to move the body part. The nurse collaborates with the care team to provide the treatment and
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RICE reduces swelling and bleeding in hemophilic joint bleeds. Aspirin worsens bleeding, active motion is harmful, and traction is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
When explaining to the parents of a child with a hydrocele about the possible cause of the condition, the nurse bases this explanation on the interpretation that a hydrocele is most likely the result of which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent processus vaginalis leads to fluid collection.