NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the discharge plan for a child who had a nephrectomy for a Wilms' tumor, the nurse identifies outcomes to prevent damage to the child's remaining kidney and accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing UTIs protects kidney function.
Question 2 of 5
An 11-year-old child has been diagnosed with Grave's disease and is to start drug therapy. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching plan for the child's mother and teacher?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A calm environment reduces stress and exacerbation of hyperthyroidism symptoms like anxiety. Schoolwork may need adjustment, mood swings are common, and food restriction is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse identifies a medication error in a pediatric unit. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing an incident report ensures documentation and system improvement. Correcting the medication, notifying the physician, or informing parents follows after reporting.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing the development of a 15-month-old child with cerebral palsy, which of the following milestones should the nurse expect a toddler of this age to have achieved?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 15-month-old typically can put a block in a cup, a milestone achievable even with motor challenges from cerebral palsy, unlike the other options which require more advanced skills.
Question 5 of 5
A parent asks, 'Can I get head lice too?' The nurse indicates that adults can also be infested with head lice but that pediculosis is more common among school children, primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Close contact in school settings facilitates lice transmission among children.