NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother asks the nurse about using a car seat for her toddler who is in a hip spica cast. The nurse should tell the mother:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A specially designed car seat is required to accommodate the hip spica cast and ensure safety during transport.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions initiated by the parents of an 8-month-old indicates they need further teaching about preventing childhood accidents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A front-seat, front-facing car seat is unsafe for an 8-month-old; rear-facing in the back seat is recommended.
Question 3 of 5
When positioning a neonate with an unrepaired myelomeningocele, which of the following positions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prone position protects the myelomeningocele sac from pressure and rupture before surgical repair, with hips in abduction to maintain alignment and prevent strain on the defect.
Question 4 of 5
The parent of an infant with a cleft lip and palate asks the nurse when the infant's cleft palate will be repaired. The nurse should respond that the first repair of a cleft palate is usually done at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleft palate repair is typically performed before speech development (around 12-18 months) to optimize speech outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements made by the mother of a school-age child who has had a craniotomy for a brain tumor would warrant further exploration by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Overprotectiveness may indicate anxiety or maladaptive coping, requiring further exploration to support the mother's emotional adjustment.