NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering gastrostomy feedings to an infant after surgery to correct a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). To prevent air from entering the stomach once the syringe barrel is attached to the gastrostomy tube the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing small amounts of formula to enter before adding more prevents air from being trapped in the tube.
Question 2 of 5
A child is to receive I.V. antibiotics for osteomyelitis. Before the initial dose of antibiotics can be given, the nurse confirms that a blood sample for which of the following tests has been drawn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood culture is essential before starting antibiotics to identify the causative organism in osteomyelitis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of following should the nurse perform to help alleviate a child's joint pain associated with rheumatic fever?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bed cradle reduces pressure from bed linens, alleviating joint pain in rheumatic fever. Other options may not effectively reduce pain or could cause discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with sickle cell disease during a routine clinic visit. Which finding requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pallor of nail beds and mucous membranes indicates anemia or poor perfusion, a serious concern in sickle cell disease requiring immediate follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
While preparing to examine a 6-week-old infant's scrotal sac and testes for possible undescended testes, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the room is warm helps relax the cremaster muscle, facilitating examination.