NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To meet the developmental needs of an 8-year-old child who is confined to home with osteomyelitis, what should the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging communication with schoolmates supports social development and reduces isolation during home confinement.
Question 2 of 5
A child with nephrosis is placed on prednisone. The dose is 2 mg/kg/day to be administered twice a day. The child weighs 25 lb. How many milligrams will the child receive at each dose?
Correct Answer: 22.7
Rationale: Convert weight to kg, then calculate dosage.
Question 3 of 5
Which statements by the mother of a toddler should lead the nurse to suspect that the child is at risk for iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Excess milk, limited vegetables, and low meat intake reduce iron intake, increasing anemia risk. Apple juice and sleep patterns are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should teach the mother of a child who has a new cast for a fractured radius to do which of the following for the first few days at home?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refraining from strenuous activities prevents damage to the cast and supports healing during the initial recovery period.
Question 5 of 5
A child with spastic cerebral palsy receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy is admitted to the pediatric floor with vomiting and dehydration. The family tells the nurse that they were scheduled to refill the baclofen pump today, but had to cancel the appointment when the child became ill. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arranging for the pump to be refilled in the hospital ensures continuous therapy, as interrupting baclofen can cause withdrawal symptoms.