NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting another member of the health care team who is placing a peripherally inserted catheter in a 10-year-old with peritonitis from a ruptured appendix. The family is present in the treatment room to support the child. The nurse observes the other team member has contaminated a sterile glove. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediately addressing the contamination maintains sterility and patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching the parents about the cause of ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), which of the following, if stated by the father, indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinea capitis is caused by a fungal infection, not mites, sun exposure, or allergies.
Question 3 of 5
When discussing the onset of adolescence with parents, the nurse explains that it occurs at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Girls typically enter puberty 1-2 years earlier than boys, around ages 10-12.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant with failure to thrive. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 180 bpm suggests distress (e.g., dehydration, sepsis), requiring urgent evaluation. Low weight, poor feeding, and dry membranes are concerning but less acute.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-year-old with cystic fibrosis is being treated in the hospital for pneumonia. The physician is calling in a telephone order for ampicillin. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Repeating the order to the physician and asking for confirmation ensures accuracy and safety in transcribing the telephone order for ampicillin.