NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a child with leukemia scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration about the procedure, the nurse determines that the teaching has been successful when the child identifies which of the following as the site for the aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration is typically performed at the iliac crest (hipbone). Other sites are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a group of school teachers about seizures, the teachers role-play a scenario involving a child experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions, when performed first, indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing harmful objects first ensures the child's safety during a seizure, reflecting effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a neonate with hypospadias and chordee wish to have him circumcised. Which of the following explanations should the nurse incorporate into the discussion with the parents concerning the recommendation to delay circumcision?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The foreskin is needed for surgical repair.
Question 4 of 5
The father of a 16-month-old child calls the clinic because the child has a low-grade fever, cold symptoms, and a hoarse cough. Which of the following should the nurse suggest that the father do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering extra fluids frequently helps keep the child hydrated and may soothe the throat, alleviating symptoms of croup.
Question 5 of 5
A toddler is brought to the emergency room after ingesting an undetermined amount of drain cleaner. The nurse should expect to assist with which of the following first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastric lavage is the priority to remove the corrosive substance from the stomach, preventing further damage. Emetics are contraindicated for corrosives as they can worsen injury. Tracheostomy may be needed later for airway issues, and a urinary catheter is not relevant initially.