NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of an infant with myelomeningocele ask the nurse about their child's future mental ability. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Referring parents to the physician for detailed prognostic discussions ensures accurate information and avoids premature or speculative statements about mental ability.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis about postoperative care. Which instruction should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for projectile vomiting ensures early detection of surgical complications.
Question 3 of 5
A school-age child with cystic fibrosis asks the nurse what sports she can become involved in as she becomes older. Which of the following activities would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swimming is appropriate for a child with cystic fibrosis, as the humid environment minimizes airway irritation, and the activity promotes respiratory muscle strength without excessive strain.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the parents about the urethral catheter placed after surgical repair of their son's hypospadias, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the mother states that the catheter in her child's penis accomplishes which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The catheter keeps the urethra open.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a 5-year-old, only child has just moved to a rural setting where the father has started a dental practice. At the well-child visit, the father expresses concern that his child seems prone to minor accidents such as skinning his elbow and knees or falling off his scooter. The nurse tells the father:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changes like moving can increase accidents due to stress or unfamiliar environments.