NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After teaching the parents about the urethral catheter placed after surgical repair of their son's hypospadias, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the mother states that the catheter in her child's penis accomplishes which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The catheter keeps the urethra open.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for parents using the Pavlik harness with their child, what should be the nurse's initial step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining the parents' knowledge about the Pavlik harness is the initial step to tailor teaching to their understanding and needs.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with Salmonella gastroenteritis about preventing recurrence, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cooking poultry thoroughly prevents Salmonella contamination.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of an infant with myelomeningocele ask the nurse about their child's future mental ability. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Referring parents to the physician for detailed prognostic discussions ensures accurate information and avoids premature or speculative statements about mental ability.
Question 5 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis who has a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day, which of the following fluids should the nurse consider as most appropriate for the client's condition and effective for preventing excessive thirst?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice chips help manage thirst.