NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother asks the nurse whether her child with hemiparesis due to spastic cerebral palsy will be able to walk normally because he can pull himself to a standing position. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ability to bear weight is a positive sign, but predicting normal walking is challenging due to the variability in cerebral palsy outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a young child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy about the disease and its management. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy typically lose the ability to walk independently by ages 9 to 11 due to progressive muscle weakness.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 14-year-old has just had a plaster cast placed on his lower left leg. To provide safe cast care, the nurse should?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using only the palms prevents indentations in the wet cast, which could cause pressure points or alter the cast's shape.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child with a fractured humerus. The child is crying and screaming, 'I hate you.' Which of the following would be most appropriate:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Such behavior is a normal stress response in a young child experiencing pain and fear in an emergency setting.