NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On finding a child who is not breathing, which of the following should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clearing the airway is the first step in CPR to ensure no obstructions prevent effective ventilation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse discusses the eating habits of school-age children with their parents, explaining that these habits are most influenced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parental modeling during meals strongly influences children's eating habits.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis about postoperative care. Which instruction should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for projectile vomiting ensures early detection of surgical complications.
Question 4 of 5
The health care team determines that the family of an infant with failure to thrive who is to be discharged will need follow-up care. Which of the following would be the most effective method of follow-up?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weekly in-home nurse visits provide direct monitoring and support for feeding and growth. Phone calls, classes, or clinic visits are less comprehensive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in the nursery identifies a goal for a mother of a newborn to demonstrate positive attachment behaviors upon discharge. Which intervention would be least effective in accomplishing this goal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preventing parenting difficulties is less directly related to fostering immediate attachment.