NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent tells the nurse that the area below his knee has been hurting for several weeks. The nurse should obtain history information about participation in which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain below the knee in adolescents is often associated with Osgood-Schlatter disease, which is common in sports like soccer that involve repetitive knee stress.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a young child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy about the disease and its management. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy typically lose the ability to walk independently by ages 9 to 11 due to progressive muscle weakness.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is appropriate language development for an 8-month-old? The child should be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 8 months, infants typically say 'dada' and 'mama' nonspecifically, as specific use develops closer to 12 months.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a 4-month-old infant diagnosed with possible intussusception, the nurse should expect the mother to relate which of the following about the infant's crying and episodes of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception causes intermittent pain with knees drawn to the chest due to bowel obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions indicates that the parents of a 12-month-old with iron deficiency anemia understand how to administer iron supplements?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Iron with fruit juice enhances absorption, dark stools are expected, and brushing teeth prevents staining. Iron with meals reduces absorption, and fortified foods should not be decreased.