NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Preoperatively, the nurse develops a plan to prepare a 7-month-old infant psychologically for a scheduled herniorrhaphy the next day. Which of the following should the nurse expect to implement to accomplish this goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother's presence provides comfort and reduces anxiety for a 7-month-old.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a 7 -year-old child who has undergone a cardiac catheterization 2 hours ago finds the dressing and bed saturated with blood. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first measure that should be used to control bleeding. Taking the vital signs will not control the bleeding. This should be done while another person is being sent to notify the physician. The dressing can be reinforced after the bleeding has been contained.
Question 3 of 5
A 14-year-old is being screened for scoliosis. Which of the following statements about scoliosis screening is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the girl standing and bending forward is the standard method to detect spinal asymmetry during scoliosis screening.
Question 4 of 5
Griseofulvin (Grisactin) was ordered to treat a child's ringworm of the scalp. The nurse instructs the parents to use the medication for several weeks for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of griseofulvin ensures eradication of the fungus by inhibiting its growth.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse begins CPR on a 5-year-old unresponsive client. When the emergency response team arrives, the child continues to have no respiratory effort but has a heart rate of 50 with cyanotic legs. The team should next:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a 5-year-old with a heart rate of 50 (bradycardia) and no respiratory effort, 2-person CPR with a ratio of 2 breaths to 15 compressions is appropriate to optimize oxygenation and circulation.