NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a lethargic 4-year-old who is a victim of a near-drowning accident. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia, the primary concern in near-drowning, to stabilize the child's condition.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for an infant with myelomeningocele and the parents who have just been informed of the infant's diagnosis, which action should the nurse include as the priority when the parents visit the infant for the first time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Highlighting normal features helps parents bond with their infant and fosters a positive perception, which is critical initially after a diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A child with a nut allergy is admitted with a severe reaction for the third time in three months. The parent says, 'I am having trouble with the food labels.' The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dietician can provide expert guidance on reading labels to avoid allergens. Reading assessment, provider notification, or social services may follow but are not the priority.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the ongoing plan of care for the parents whose infant died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the nurse should plan to accomplish which of the following on the second home visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: On the second home visit, allowing parents to express their feelings supports their emotional processing of grief, which is a priority in early bereavement care.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-week-old infant admitted with the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presents with a history of vomiting. The nurse should anticipate that the infant's vomitus would contain gastric contents and which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting of gastric contents, mucus, and sometimes blood due to irritation, but not bile.