NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders a urinalysis for a child who has undergone surgical repair of a hypospadias. Which of the following results should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High WBC count indicates infection.
Question 2 of 5
After insertion of bilateral tympanostomy tubes in a toddler, which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the child's discharge plan for the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering prescribed antibiotics as directed is crucial to prevent infection after tympanostomy tube insertion. Ear plugs are not typically recommended, as they can introduce bacteria. Forcibly blowing the nose can disrupt the tubes, and any drainage after 1 week should be reported, not disregarded.
Question 3 of 5
After surgery to repair a tracheoesophageal fistula, an infant receives gastrostomy tube feedings. After feeding the infant by this method, the nurse positions the infant with the head elevated for approximately 30 minutes, primarily to help accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head elevation reduces the risk of formula reflux, protecting the surgical site and airway.
Question 4 of 5
The stool culture of a child with profuse diarrhea reveals Salmonella bacilli. After teaching the mother about Salmonella, which of the following statements by the mother indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salmonella can lead to a carrier state with prolonged infectiousness.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a 3-month-old with Hirschsprung's disease, which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension may indicate obstruction, requiring urgent intervention.