NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes as a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy attempts to use from a sitting position on the floor. After attaining a kneeling position, the child 'walks' his hands up his legs to stand. The nurse documents this as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gower's sign is characteristic of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, indicating proximal muscle weakness as the child uses their hands to 'walk' up their legs to stand.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a child with chronic renal failure who is receiving peritoneal dialysis at home asks the nurse what she can do if both inflow and drain times are increased. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when responding to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constipation can affect dialysis flow.
Question 3 of 5
Anticipating that a 3-year-old child in traction will have need for diversion, what should the nurse offer the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand puppets are an engaging, age-appropriate diversion for a 3-year-old, promoting interaction without requiring mobility.
Question 4 of 5
When obtaining a history from the parents of a child diagnosed with diarrhea due to Salmonella, the nurse should ask the parents if the child has been exposed to which of the following possible sources of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Undercooked eggs are a common source of Salmonella infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should lead the nurse to decide that spinal shock was resolving in the adolescent with a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperactive reflexes indicate the resolution of spinal shock, as the nervous system begins to recover from initial flaccidity.