NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse include when developing the teaching plan for the parents of a child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis who is being treated with naproxen (Naprosyn)?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Parents should consult the nurse before giving other medications due to potential interactions, and missed doses should not be doubled to avoid toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with a suspected diagnosis of appendicitis who is complaining of severe abdominal pain, which of the following measures should the nurse expect to include in the child's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Ice and narcotics relieve pain without risking perforation, unlike heat or rectal tubes.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother has understood the nurse's teaching about this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shows understanding of dietary restrictions.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for parents using the Pavlik harness with their child, what should be the nurse's initial step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining the parents' knowledge about the Pavlik harness is the initial step to tailor teaching to their understanding and needs.
Question 5 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.