NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a quality improvement audit on the pediatric unit. Which finding indicates a need for further staff education on IV catheter care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High infiltration rates suggest improper technique or monitoring, requiring education.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a brain tumor is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when assessed the previous hour. The nurse should next:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased responsiveness indicates worsening neurological status, requiring immediate physician notification for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
Parents bring their child to the emergency department because the child has stopped breathing. A nurse obtains a brief history of events occurring before and after the parents found the infant not breathing. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the parents first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking if the infant was lying on his stomach is critical, as prone sleeping is a major risk factor for SIDS and could explain the cessation of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 12-year-old girl ask why their non-sexually active daughter should receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The nurse should tell the parents:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The HPV vaccine is most effective when given before potential exposure to the virus.
Question 5 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a newly admitted 2-year-old child with the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, which of the following should be the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output hourly is critical in Kawasaki disease to assess for fluid balance and potential cardiac complications like coronary artery involvement.