NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care with the parents of a child who requires continuous peritoneal dialysis. Which finding should be discussed with the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous surgery might impact current care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care with the parents of a child who requires continuous peritoneal dialysis. Which finding should be discussed with the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous surgery might impact current care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse walks into the room just as a 10-month-old infant places an object in his mouth and starts to choke. After opening the infant's mouth, which of the following should the nurse do next to clear the airway?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 10-month-old choking, delivering back slaps and chest thrusts is the recommended method to dislodge a foreign body, as per pediatric guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the mother to offer to her child with iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chicken and peas are iron-rich, supporting anemia treatment. Other options lack sufficient iron sources.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old has just spilled hot liquid on his arm, and a 4-inch area on his forearm is severely burned. His mother calls the emergency department. What should the nurse advise the mother to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying cool (not cold) water for 10-15 minutes reduces burn depth and pain. Keeping the child warm is secondary, antibiotic cream is not immediate, and 911 is unnecessary for a localized burn unless systemic symptoms appear.