NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old with diabetes is placed on neutral and immune Hagedorn (NPH) and regular insulin before breakfast and before dinner. She will receive a snack of milk and cereal at bedtime. The snack will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bedtime snack with NPH insulin prevents late-night hypoglycemia by providing carbohydrates during peak insulin action. It is not primarily for weight gain, immediate use, or diet adherence.
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
When teaching the parents of a child with Salmonella gastroenteritis about preventing recurrence, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cooking poultry thoroughly prevents Salmonella contamination.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse include when developing the teaching plan for the parents of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis who is being treated with naproxen (Naprosyn)?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Parents should consult the nurse before giving other medications due to potential interactions, and missed doses should not be doubled to avoid toxicity.