NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a newly admitted 2-year-old child with the diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, which of the following should be the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output hourly is critical in Kawasaki disease to assess for fluid balance and potential cardiac complications like coronary artery involvement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining an infant for hip placement and has abducted her flexed legs. The nurse should next:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening for a 'click' (Ortolani's sign) is the next step to detect hip dislocation in developmental dysplasia of the hip after abducting the flexed legs.
Question 3 of 5
The breast-feeding mother of a 1-month-old diagnosed with cow's milk sensitivity asks the nurse what she should do about feeding her infant. Which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eliminating dairy from the mother's diet prevents milk proteins from passing to the infant via breast milk, allowing breastfeeding to continue. Formula or solids are less appropriate at this age.
Question 4 of 5
A hospitalized preschooler with meningitis who is to be discharged becomes angry when the discharge is delayed. Which of the following play activities would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pounding on a pegboard allows the child to express frustration physically, which is developmentally appropriate for a preschooler.
Question 5 of 5
After emphasizing to an adolescent with renal failure the importance of maintaining a positive self-concept, which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse identify as an indicator that the plan is working?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-care indicates positive adjustment.