NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a toddler with the diagnosis of near-drowning in a neighbor's heated swimming pool to the emergency department. The nurse should assess the child for:
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Near-drowning in a heated pool risks hypoxia from oxygen deprivation and fluid aspiration into the lungs, which are critical to assess.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a neonate born with congenital clubfoot express feelings of helplessness and guilt, exhibiting anxiety about how the neonate will be treated. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most appropriate initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging expression of feelings and listening attentively is the most appropriate initial step to address emotional concerns and build trust.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for the mother of a 2-year-old child diagnosed with babies, which do not be the following points should the nurse expect to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The question likely refers to scabies (miswritten as 'babies'). Scabies requires treatment of all household members to prevent reinfestation. Damp mopping is less relevant, frequent holding may spread mites, and itching may persist post-treatment.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a child with leukemia scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration about the procedure, the nurse determines that the teaching has been successful when the child identifies which of the following as the site for the aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration is typically performed at the iliac crest (hipbone). Other sites are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
Immediately on return to the nursing unit after surgical repair of a cleft palate, in which of the following positions should the nurse place the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the abdomen with the head turned to the side facilitates drainage and reduces the risk of aspiration post-surgery.