NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The family of a 5-year-old, only child has just moved to a rural setting where the father has started a dental practice. At the well-child visit, the father expresses concern that his child seems prone to minor accidents such as skinning his elbow and knees or falling off his scooter. The nurse tells the father:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changes like moving can increase accidents due to stress or unfamiliar environments.
Question 2 of 5
A school-age boy with a spinal cord injury is moved to the rehabilitation unit. The nurse notes that the child tends to refuse to cooperate in care and is quiet. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicative of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusal and withdrawal are consistent with grief, reflecting the child's adjustment to significant loss of function.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent tells the school nurse that she would like to use tampons during her period. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating about toxic shock syndrome is critical due to the risk associated with tampon use.
Question 4 of 5
When interviewing the parents of a 2-year-old child, a history of which of the following illnesses should lead the nurse to suspect pneumococcal meningitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Middle ear infections are a common precursor to pneumococcal meningitis due to the spread of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Question 5 of 5
The health care team wishes to establish a policy regarding sleep positions for infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). The first step should be to search for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: National standards provide evidence-based guidance for policy development.