NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has just returned from surgery for repair of a cleft lip. In which order, from first to last, should the nurse do the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Postoperative care prioritizes airway maintenance to ensure breathing, followed by fluid and caloric intake for recovery, emotional comfort to reduce stress, elbow restraints to protect the surgical site, and finally teaching parents feeding methods for ongoing care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 14-year-old boy. He reports that his 13-year-old sister is 2 inches taller than he is. The nurse should advise the boy that the growth spurt in adolescent boys, compared with the growth spurt of adolescent girls:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boys' growth spurts occur about 2 years later than girls', typically around 13-15 years.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with a ventricular septal defect who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse explains that this procedure involves the use of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a catheter, typically through the femoral vein, to assess heart structures. Ultra-high-frequency sound waves are used in echocardiography, a cutdown is not standard, and general anesthesia is not always required.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old has a body mass index (BMI) for age at the 90th percentile, but has no other risk factors. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A BMI at the 90th percentile indicates overweight. A weight management program promotes healthy habits. Diet prescription, glucose testing, or exercise logs are premature without further risk assessment.
Question 5 of 5
To assess a 9-year-old's social development, the nurse asks the parent if the child:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a best friend indicates healthy social development at 9 years.