NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a 3-year-old with a heart defect. The nurse verifies the child's identity by checking the arm band and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the parent is appropriate for a 3-year-old, who may not reliably state their name or birth date. Room numbers are not reliable identifiers.
Question 2 of 5
On a home visit following discharge from the hospital after treatment for severe gastroenteritis, the mother tells the nurse that her toddler answers "No!" and is difficult to manage. After discussing this further with the mother, the nurse explains that the child's behavior is most likely the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers often assert independence through oppositional behavior.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse identifies a medication error in a pediatric unit. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing an incident report ensures documentation and system improvement. Correcting the medication, notifying the physician, or informing parents follows after reporting.
Question 4 of 5
An infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease is scheduled to receive a temporary colostomy. When initially discussing the diagnosis and treatment with the parents, which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging questions promotes understanding and engagement with the treatment plan.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse finds the mother of a child with a chronic bladder condition requiring clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) visibly upset. The mother states, "That other nurse said parents are not allowed to perform CIC in the hospital because of increased infection risk." The charge nurse should tell the parent:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying policies supports parental involvement.