NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease undergoes surgery with the creation of a temporary colostomy. Which of the following statements by the parent regarding the colostomy indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The colostomy allows the affected bowel to rest, but nerves do not regenerate.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching the father of an infant just admitted with gastroenteritis about initial treatment for his infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO status is common initially to rest the gut during rehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The stool culture of a child with profuse diarrhea reveals Salmonella bacilli. After teaching the mother about Salmonella, which of the following statements by the mother indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salmonella can lead to a carrier state with prolonged infectiousness.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted with a diagnosis of possible appendicitis. The child is in acute pain. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate prior to surgery to decrease pain? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Ice, comfortable positioning, and activity limitation reduce pain; heating pads and cathartics may worsen appendicitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a normal response from an adolescent who has just returned to her room after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Concern about scar size is a typical adolescent response, reflecting body image concerns.