NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a preschooler reports that her child creates a scene every night at bedtime. The nurse and the mother decide that the best course of action would be to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A consistent bedtime routine promotes healthy sleep habits.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a 2-year-old child with Wilms' tumor, the nurse should avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpation can cause tumor rupture.
Question 3 of 5
Parents bring their child to the emergency department because the child has stopped breathing. A nurse obtains a brief history of events occurring before and after the parents found the infant not breathing. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the parents first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking if the infant was lying on his stomach is critical, as prone sleeping is a major risk factor for SIDS and could explain the cessation of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
Eight hours ago, an infant with Hirschsprung's disease had surgery to create a colostomy. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to notify the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-cm increase in abdominal circumference may indicate complications like obstruction or bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
While the nurse is examining the infant for presence of testes, the father paces around the room shaking his head. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response shows empathy and opens communication.