NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother brings her child to the clinic after discharge from the hospital for Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates that she is following the discharge plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercising in the pool indicates adherence to the rehabilitation plan, promoting recovery through low-impact activity.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a brain tumor is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when assessed the previous hour. The nurse should next:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased responsiveness indicates worsening neurological status, requiring immediate physician notification for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who witnesses an accident involving an adolescent riding a motorcycle, hitting a tree, and being thrown 30 feet into a field stops to help. The adolescent reports that he is now unable to move his legs. While waiting for the emergency medical service to arrive, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobilizing the adolescent by leaving him undisturbed prevents further spinal cord damage until EMS arrives.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse manager on a pediatric floor is reviewing national sentinel event alerts and preparing recommendations for the unit. Which strategy would help reduce pediatric medication errors? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Oral syringes ensure accurate dosing, smaller IV bags prevent fluid overload, and fewer concentrations reduce dosing errors.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent is on the football team and practices in the morning and afternoon before school starts for the year. The temperature on the field has been high. The school nurse has been called to the practice field because the adolescent is now reporting that he has muscle cramps, nausea, and dizziness. Which of the following actions should the school nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms suggest heat exhaustion, and the first priority is to move the adolescent to a cool environment to prevent further heat-related complications.