NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-month-old infant is seen in the well-child clinic for a routine checkup. The nurse should expect the infant to be able to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: Playing peek-a-boo and transferring objects are typical 8-month milestones; others occur later.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent female is prescribed amoxicillin for an ear infection. The nurse should teach the adolescent about the risks associated with her concurrent use of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancy. The nurse should educate the adolescent about this interaction and suggest additional contraceptive measures during antibiotic therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements obtained from the nursing history of a toddler should alert the nurse to suspect that the child has had a febrile seizure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Febrile seizures are associated with acute fever, often during infections like respiratory infections, in young children.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing an infant with suspected inguinal hernia, which of the following findings would be most significant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability and a thickened spermatic cord suggest a hernia, indicating possible incarceration.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching the family of a child with scoliosis who wears a Boston brace, which of the following activities, if stated by the child and family as occasions appropriate for removal of the brace, indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Boston brace can be removed for short periods, such as during bathing, typically limited to about 1 hour per day, to maintain treatment efficacy.