NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After teaching the mother of a child with severe burns about the importance of specific nutritional support in burn management, which of the following, if chosen by the mother from the child's diet menu, indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burn patients require high-protein, high-calorie diets. Option A is low in protein and calories compared to options B, C, and D, which include protein-rich foods like cheese, chicken, and beans.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 10-year-old. What is the expected behavior of this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 10-year-old typically develops a sense of fairness and justice in social interactions.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old is concerned because the child's right eye seems to turn in toward his nose when he is tired. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cover-uncover test can detect strabismus, which requires referral if confirmed.
Question 4 of 5
A hospitalized preschooler with meningitis who is to be discharged becomes angry when the discharge is delayed. Which of the following play activities would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pounding on a pegboard allows the child to express frustration physically, which is developmentally appropriate for a preschooler.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching the father of an infant just admitted with gastroenteritis about initial treatment for his infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO status is common initially to rest the gut during rehydration.