NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Anticipating that a 3-year-old child in traction will have need for diversion, what should the nurse offer the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand puppets are an engaging, age-appropriate diversion for a 3-year-old, promoting interaction without requiring mobility.
Question 2 of 5
The mother tells the nurse that her 8-year-old child is continually telling jokes and riddles to the point of driving the other family members crazy. The nurse should explain this behavior is a sign of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling jokes and riddles reflects cognitive development and understanding of language nuances.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a preschooler about the possibility of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The nurse should explain that the risk is greatest at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The risk of post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy is greatest 7 to 10 days after surgery, as this is when the eschar (scab) typically sloughs off, potentially exposing blood vessels and leading to bleeding.
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
A school-age client admitted to the hospital because of decreased urine output and periorbital edema is diagnosed with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following actions should receive the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight reflects fluid status.