NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to teach an adolescent scheduled for an appendectomy about what to expect. The adolescent says, "I would rather look this up on the Internet." The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with finding reliable online information respects the adolescent's autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following, if described by the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis (CF), indicates that the parents understand the underlying problem of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis is caused by an abnormality in mucus-secreting glands, leading to thick mucus that affects multiple organs, particularly the lungs and pancreas.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the parents of an infant with clubfoot about the condition and its management, which of the following statements by a parent indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parents should not adjust the cast themselves, as this could disrupt treatment; they should contact a healthcare provider if the cast seems too tight.
Question 5 of 5
A recent history of which of the following should alert the nurse to gather additional information about the possibility of a urinary tract infection in a 2-year-old child who is exhibiting fever and fussiness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain can indicate UTI.