NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant is to be discharged after surgery for intussusception. In developing the discharge teaching plan, the nurse should tell the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After successful surgery, the infant can typically resume normal routines unless complications arise.
Question 2 of 5
After a child undergoes nephrectomy for a Wilms' tumor, the nurse should assess the child postoperatively for which early sign of a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distention suggests internal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching a group of parents about temper tantrums, the nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the parents states which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ignoring temper tantrums reduces attention-seeking behavior and is an effective strategy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following structures should be closed by the time the child is 2 months old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: posterior fontanelle closes by 2 months.
Question 5 of 5
A child has just ingested about 10 adult-strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) pills. The mother brings the child to the emergency department. What should the nurse do? Place the interventions in the order of priority from first to last.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B,A,D,C,F,E
Rationale: 1. Assess the airway to ensure patency and stability. 2. Administer activated charcoal to reduce acetaminophen absorption. 3. Check serum acetaminophen levels to guide treatment. 4. Reassure the mother to reduce anxiety. 5. Obtain information about how the child obtained the pills for safety education. 6. Complete a physical examination to assess for other effects.