NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
After emphasizing to an adolescent with renal failure the importance of maintaining a positive self-concept, which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse identify as an indicator that the plan is working?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-care indicates positive adjustment.
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 nurse should refer the parents of an 8-month-old child to a health care provider if the child is unable to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An 8-month-old should be able to sit without support; inability to do so warrants further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a 12-year-old girl ask why their non-sexually active daughter should receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The nurse should tell the parents:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The HPV vaccine is most effective when given before potential exposure to the virus.