NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child in Bryant’s traction (see fi gure). The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The traction is positioned correctly; the nurse should provide frequent skin care to the back and shoulder areas. The hips and buttocks should be lifted off the bed to provide counter traction; the nurse should not adjust the weights. The nurse should not place a pillow under the buttocks as this would prevent counter traction. The elastic wraps should remain on the legs unless permitted by the physician.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse identifies a medication error in a pediatric unit. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing an incident report ensures documentation and system improvement. Correcting the medication, notifying the physician, or informing parents follows after reporting.
Question 3 of 5
On a home visit following discharge from the hospital after treatment for severe gastroenteritis, the mother tells the nurse that her toddler answers "No!" and is difficult to manage. After discussing this further with the mother, the nurse explains that the child's behavior is most likely the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers often assert independence through oppositional behavior.
Question 4 of 5
When planning home care for the child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, what should be the primary focus for family teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Management of the corrective appliance, such as a brace or traction, is the primary focus to ensure proper use and compliance, which is critical for treatment success.
Question 5 of 5
A parent asks, 'Can I get head lice too?' The nurse indicates that adults can also be infested with head lice but that pediculosis is more common among school children, primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Close contact in school settings facilitates lice transmission among children.