NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches the mother of a young child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy about the disease and its management. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy typically lose the ability to walk independently by ages 9 to 11 due to progressive muscle weakness.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a known seizure disorder is hospitalized for an appendectomy. While assisting the child back from the restroom, the child begins tonic-clonic movements. The nurse should take which actions in order of priority from first to last?
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,B,D,A
Rationale: Easing the child to the floor prevents injury, clearing objects and padding the head ensures safety, rolling to the side maintains airway, and noting the time tracks seizure duration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with celiac disease. Which symptom should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension is a common symptom of celiac disease due to malabsorption and gas. Diarrhea is more typical than constipation, and fever or joint pain are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following children is at most risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-month-old infant is at the highest risk for SIDS, as the peak incidence occurs between 2 and 4 months of age.
Question 5 of 5
Which of following should the nurse perform to help alleviate a child's joint pain associated with rheumatic fever?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bed cradle reduces pressure from bed linens, alleviating joint pain in rheumatic fever. Other options may not effectively reduce pain or could cause discomfort.