NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 18-year-old high school senior wishes to obtain birth control through her parents' insurance but doesn't want this information disclosed. The nurse tells the client that under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) parents:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HIPAA protects the minor's privacy, but insurance billing may disclose the visit.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is making assignments for a group of children on a pediatric unit. The nurse should avoid assigning the same nurse to care for a 2-year-old with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assigning the same nurse to a child with RSV and a 1-year-old with a heart defect should be avoided due to the risk of transmitting RSV, which can be particularly severe in children with cardiac conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A recent history of which of the following should alert the nurse to gather additional information about the possibility of a urinary tract infection in a 2-year-old child who is exhibiting fever and fussiness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain can indicate UTI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse walks into the room just as a 10-month-old infant places an object in his mouth and starts to choke. After opening the infant's mouth, which of the following should the nurse do next to clear the airway?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 10-month-old choking, delivering back slaps and chest thrusts is the recommended method to dislodge a foreign body, as per pediatric guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
Parents of a 15-year-old state that he is moody and rude. The nurse should advise his parents to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open communication helps address adolescent moodiness and fosters understanding.