NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy asks about the chance that her next child will have the disease. The nurse responds based on the understanding of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is X-linked recessive, so sons of a carrier mother have a 50% chance of being affected, while daughters have a 50% chance of being carriers.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn who had a surgical repair of a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is started on oral feedings. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the mother about oral feedings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observing the infant's behavior ensures feedings align with hunger cues, promoting tolerance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has just returned from surgery for repair of a cleft lip. In which order, from first to last, should the nurse do the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Postoperative care prioritizes airway maintenance to ensure breathing, followed by fluid and caloric intake for recovery, emotional comfort to reduce stress, elbow restraints to protect the surgical site, and finally teaching parents feeding methods for ongoing care.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-month-old child is seen in the clinic for a checkup for the first time. The nurse notices that the toddler limps when walking. Which of the following would be appropriate to use when assessing this toddler for developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Barlow's maneuver is used to assess for hip instability in infants and toddlers, appropriate for detecting developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with a temporary colostomy due to Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following indicates proper stoma care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A barrier cream protects the skin around the stoma from irritation.