NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with leukemia about infection prevention. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent handwashing is critical to prevent infections in leukemia, as the child is immunocompromised. Crowded events, live vaccines, and raw produce increase infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
The parent of an infant with a cleft lip and palate asks the nurse when the infant's cleft palate will be repaired. The nurse should respond that the first repair of a cleft palate is usually done at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleft palate repair is typically performed before speech development (around 12-18 months) to optimize speech outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering gastrostomy feedings to an infant after surgery to correct a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). To prevent air from entering the stomach once the syringe barrel is attached to the gastrostomy tube the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing small amounts of formula to enter before adding more prevents air from being trapped in the tube.
Question 4 of 5
When the infant returns to the unit after imperforate anus repair, the nurse should place the infant in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying on the side with hips elevated minimizes pressure on the surgical site and promotes healing.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a 4-month-old infant diagnosed with possible intussusception, the nurse should expect the mother to relate which of the following about the infant's crying and episodes of pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception causes intermittent pain with knees drawn to the chest due to bowel obstruction.