NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is explaining the nature of the fracture to the parents of a 10-year-old who has a greenstick fracture. Which drawing should the nurse choose to explain the fracture to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A greenstick fracture involves an incomplete break, typically shown as a bend or partial break in the bone, common in children due to their flexible bones.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching the mother of a child with severe burns about the importance of specific nutritional support in burn management, which of the following, if chosen by the mother from the child's diet menu, indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burn patients require high-protein, high-calorie diets. Option A is low in protein and calories compared to options B, C, and D, which include protein-rich foods like cheese, chicken, and beans.
Question 3 of 5
Eight hours ago, an infant with Hirschsprung's disease had surgery to create a colostomy. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to notify the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-cm increase in abdominal circumference may indicate complications like obstruction or bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A three-year-old is brought into the emergency department in her mother's arms. The child's mouth is open and she is drooling and lethargic. Her mother states that she became ill suddenly within the past 2 hours. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms suggest possible epiglottitis, a medical emergency. Maintaining the child in an undisturbed, upright position prevents airway obstruction and is the priority action.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following meals would be most appropriate for a 15-year-old with glomerulonephritis with severe hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-sodium diet is recommended.