NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a 2-year-old child brought by his mother to the clinic for a routine checkup, which of the following should the nurse expect the child to be able to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kicking a ball forward is a gross motor skill expected at 2 years.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing an infant for inguinal hernia repair. Which preoperative intervention is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NPO status is critical to prevent aspiration during anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old with asthma wants to exercise. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest to improve her breathing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is recommended for children with asthma because the warm, humid environment reduces airway irritation and bronchoconstriction. It also promotes controlled breathing, improving respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
Because of the risks associated with administration of factor VIII concentrate, the nurse should teach the child's family to recognize and report which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) may indicate hepatitis, a risk with factor VIII. Other symptoms are less directly related to factor risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 3-year-old child with a fractured humerus. The child is crying and screaming, 'I hate you.' Which of the following would be most appropriate:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Such behavior is a normal stress response in a young child experiencing pain and fear in an emergency setting.