NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After teaching the parents of a child with lactose intolerance about the disorder, the nurse determines that the teaching was effective when the mother describes the condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactose intolerance is due to lactase deficiency, causing lactose maldigestion. It is not an allergy or a protein/fat digestion issue.
Question 2 of 5
A preschooler with a fractured femur of the left leg in traction tells the nurse that his leg hurts. It is too early for pain medication. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for neurovascular impairment is critical, as pain could indicate compromised circulation or nerve function.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a child who is unconscious after a serious head injury, in which of the following positions should the nurse expect to place the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side-lying with the head elevated reduces intracranial pressure and maintains airway patency in an unconscious child.
Question 5 of 5
While assessing a preschooler brought by her parents to the emergency department after ingestion of kerosene, the nurse should be alert for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kerosene ingestion often causes chemical pneumonitis due to aspiration risk. Uremia, hepatitis, and carditis are not common complications.