NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a child who has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis to the pediatric unit. The nurse should implement which type of isolation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis, such as meningococcal, requires droplet precautions due to transmission via respiratory secretions.
Question 2 of 5
To determine if a blood pressure reading is normal, the nurse must know which information about the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Age, height, and weight are key factors in determining normal blood pressure ranges.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a 2-year-old child brought by his mother to the clinic for a routine checkup, which of the following should the nurse expect the child to be able to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kicking a ball forward is a gross motor skill expected at 2 years.
Question 4 of 5
The hospital is responding to a mass casualty disaster with adult and pediatric victims. After reallocating staff, the charge nurse on the pediatric floor should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing for early discharges optimizes bed availability for new patients.
Question 5 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.