NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse finds the mother of a child with a chronic bladder condition requiring clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) visibly upset. The mother states, "That other nurse said parents are not allowed to perform CIC in the hospital because of increased infection risk." The charge nurse should tell the parent:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying policies supports parental involvement.
Question 2 of 5
A school-age child who has received burns over 60% of his body is to receive 2,000 mL of I.V. fluid over the next 8 hours. At what rate (in milliliters per hour) should the nurse set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: 250
Rationale: Dividing 2,000 mL by 8 hours yields 250 mL/hour. This ensures fluid resuscitation meets burn protocol (e.g., Parkland formula) to maintain hemodynamic stability.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following behaviors exhibited by the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis should the nurse correctly interpret as a positive indication of parental coping?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Realistic discussion of care indicates acceptance and engagement with the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an obese child about portion control. Which strategy should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller plates help control portion sizes visually. Prepackaged meals may be unhealthy, skipping breakfast can increase hunger, and soda adds empty calories.
Question 5 of 5
A parent asks, 'Can I get head lice too?' The nurse indicates that adults can also be infested with head lice but that pediculosis is more common among school children, primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Close contact in school settings facilitates lice transmission among children.