NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year-old with diabetes is placed on neutral and immune Hagedorn (NPH) and regular insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and cereal at bedtime. The snack will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bedtime snack with NPH insulin prevents late-night hypoglycemia by providing carbohydrates during peak insulin action. It is not primarily for weight gain, immediate use, or diet adherence.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a toddler who has taken an acetaminophen overdose, which of the following should the nurse expect to include as part of the initial treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood level monitoring guides acetylcysteine therapy. Gastric lavage is less effective than charcoal, and tracheostomy or ECG are not typically needed unless complications arise.
Question 4 of 5
When developing a teaching plan for the parents of a child with Down syndrome, the nurse focuses on activities to increase which of the following for the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Building parental confidence empowers them to manage their child's needs effectively, fostering positive outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
Laboratory findings indicate that a child with leukemia is also anemic. The nurse interprets this finding as most likely resulting from which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukemia crowds out bone marrow, reducing red blood cell production, causing anemia. Other causes are less likely.