NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 9-year-old child who has third-degree burns as shown below. Using the 'Rule of Nines' adapted for children, the nurse estimates that the extent of burns for this child is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In children, the Rule of Nines assigns 18% to each arm (including forearm and hand). A third-degree burn on one forearm approximates 18%, assuming the burn covers the entire forearm as implied.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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