NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a child with moderate burns from the waist down, which of the following should the nurse do when positioning the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flexing hips and knees prevents contractures and promotes circulation in lower extremity burns. Comfort is secondary, lying on the abdomen may cause pressure, and splints are not routinely needed.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching the mother of an infant who has received a temporary colostomy for treatment of Hirschsprung's disease about how the stoma should normally appear, which of the following descriptions about the stoma's appearance should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A healthy stoma is moist and pink to red, indicating good blood supply.
Question 3 of 5
A nasogastric tube inserted during surgery to correct an infant's intussusception is no longer freely removing gastric secretions. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirating with a syringe checks for blockages and attempts to restore function safely.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a child with moderate burns from the waist down, which of the following should the nurse do when positioning the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flexing hips and knees prevents contractures and promotes circulation in lower extremity burns. Comfort is secondary, lying on the abdomen may cause pressure, and splints are not routinely needed.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following client actions should the nurse judge to be a healthy coping behavior for a male adolescent after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choosing preferred clothing reflects autonomy and positive coping.