NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent complains of chest pain and goes to the school nurse. The nurse determines that the teenager has a history of asthma but has had no problems for years. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a peak flow reading is the next step to objectively assess the adolescent's respiratory status, given the history of asthma and new chest pain, which could indicate an asthma exacerbation.
Question 2 of 5
When obtaining the initial health history from a 10-year-old child with abdominal pain and suspected appendicitis, which of the following questions would be most helpful in eliciting data to help support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain starting near the umbilicus and migrating to the right lower quadrant is characteristic of appendicitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a diet for a client with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following foods should not be included in the meal plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fried scallops are high in fat and difficult to digest for a client with cystic fibrosis due to pancreatic insufficiency. A high-calorie, high-protein diet with moderate fat and pancreatic enzyme supplements is more appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a female adolescent for scoliosis, what should the nurse ask the client to do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bending forward at the waist with arms hanging freely allows the nurse to observe for spinal asymmetry, a key sign of scoliosis.
Question 5 of 5
When obtaining a history from the parents of a child diagnosed with diarrhea due to Salmonella, the nurse should ask the parents if the child has been exposed to which of the following possible sources of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Undercooked eggs are a common source of Salmonella infection.