NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about sickle cell anemia. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia affects various ethnic groups, not only African Americans. The other statements are accurate, indicating understanding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an 8-month-old about what the child should be eating. The nurse should include which of the following points in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Whole milk can be introduced at 12 months, as infants need the fat content for brain development.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for the mother of a 2-year-old child diagnosed with babies, which do not be the following points should the nurse expect to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The question likely refers to scabies (miswritten as 'babies'). Scabies requires treatment of all household members to prevent reinfestation. Damp mopping is less relevant, frequent holding may spread mites, and itching may persist post-treatment.
Question 4 of 5
To assess a 9-year-old's social development, the nurse asks the parent if the child:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a best friend indicates healthy social development at 9 years.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who has just returned from surgery for repair of a cleft lip. In which order, from first to last, should the nurse do the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Postoperative care prioritizes airway maintenance to ensure breathing, followed by fluid and caloric intake for recovery, emotional comfort to reduce stress, elbow restraints to protect the surgical site, and finally teaching parents feeding methods for ongoing care.