NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with a temporary colostomy due to Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following indicates proper stoma care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A barrier cream protects the skin around the stoma from irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A toddler is brought to the emergency room after ingesting an undetermined amount of drain cleaner. The nurse should expect to assist with which of the following first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastric lavage is the priority to remove the corrosive substance from the stomach, preventing further damage. Emetics are contraindicated for corrosives as they can worsen injury. Tracheostomy may be needed later for airway issues, and a urinary catheter is not relevant initially.
Question 3 of 5
A parent asks why it is recommended that the second dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine be given at 4 to 6 years of age? The nurse should explain to the parent that the second dose is given at this age for what reason?
Correct Answer:
Rationale: The second MMR dose ensures long-term immunity, as some children may not respond fully to the first dose.
Question 4 of 5
When developing a recreational therapy plan of care for a 3-year-old child hospitalized with pneumonia and cystic fibrosis, which of the following toys would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A child's favorite doll is appropriate for a 3-year-old, providing comfort and familiarity without posing a risk of irritation or infection, unlike fuzzy stuffed animals which can harbor dust or bacteria.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching a mother about measures to prevent lead poisoning in her children, which of the following preventive measures should the nurse include as the most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Education on lead sources (e.g., paint, dust) empowers families to avoid exposure. Condemning housing is impractical, nutrition is secondary, and protecting pregnant women is less broad-reaching.