NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a neonate who was diagnosed with an anorectal malformation and who subsequently underwent surgery, which of the following would be most helpful in facilitating parent-infant bonding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical contact through holding fosters bonding and emotional connection.
Question 2 of 5
A child with Kawasaki disease is receiving low dose aspirin. The mother calls the clinic and states that the child has been exposed to influenza. Which recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Aspirin should be stopped due to the risk of Reye's syndrome with influenza. Keeping the child home and monitoring for fever help manage infection risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about reducing lead exposure in their home. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wet-mopping reduces lead dust, a common exposure source. Bottled water is unnecessary unless water is contaminated, carpeting removal is excessive, and window replacement is costly and not always needed.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse reports to the physician signs of increased intracranial pressure in an infant with a myelomeningocele who has which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-pitched cry is a classic sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants, indicating neurological distress. Overflow voiding and a fontanel bulging only with crying are less specific.