NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother tells the nurse that her 8-year-old child is continually telling jokes and riddles to the point of driving the other family members crazy. The nurse should explain this behavior is a sign of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling jokes and riddles reflects cognitive development and understanding of language nuances.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is transferring a child who has had open heart surgery from the pediatric intensive care unit to the pediatric unit. The child's blood pressure has been fluctuating but has been stable during the last 2 hours. The nurse from the pediatric intensive care unit should include which of the following information in the report to the nurse on the pediatric unit?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed information is critical for continuity of care, ensuring the receiving nurse can monitor and manage the child's condition effectively.
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse develops a plan with an adolescent to provide relief of dysmenorrhea to aid in her development of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing dysmenorrhea supports autonomy by empowering the adolescent to control her health.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old with iron deficiency anemia. Which laboratory finding would the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia typically shows decreased MCV, indicating microcytic red blood cells, due to reduced iron availability for hemoglobin synthesis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring an infant receiving IV fluids for gastroenteritis. Which finding suggests the infant is responding well to treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate urine output indicates effective rehydration.