NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On the second postoperative day after repair of a cleft palate, which of the following should the nurse use to feed a toddler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rubber-tipped syringe allows controlled feeding, minimizing stress on the surgical site while ensuring adequate nutrition.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Parents bring their child to the emergency department because the child has stopped breathing. A nurse obtains a brief history of events occurring before and after the parents found the infant not breathing. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the parents first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking if the infant was lying on his stomach is critical, as prone sleeping is a major risk factor for SIDS and could explain the cessation of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medication orders to help relieve discomfort in a child with leukemia should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen increases bleeding risk in leukemia due to its antiplatelet effects, which is dangerous with low platelets. Other medications are safer.
Question 5 of 5
The breast-feeding mother of a 1-month-old diagnosed with cow's milk sensitivity asks the nurse what she should do about feeding her infant. Which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eliminating dairy from the mother's diet prevents milk proteins from passing to the infant via breast milk, allowing breastfeeding to continue. Formula or solids are less appropriate at this age.