NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis who has a fluid restriction of 1,000 mL/day, which of the following fluids should the nurse consider as most appropriate for the client's condition and effective for preventing excessive thirst?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice chips help manage thirst.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching the parents of a neonate diagnosed with a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) about this anomaly, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the father describes the condition as which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TEF involves a blind esophageal pouch and a fistula connecting the esophagus to the trachea, as described.
Question 3 of 5
An infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease is scheduled to receive a temporary colostomy. When initially discussing the diagnosis and treatment with the parents, which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging questions promotes understanding and engagement with the treatment plan.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a child who requires skeletal traction are unable to visit their child for more than one hour a day because of their jobs. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arranging companionship helps meet the child's emotional needs when parents are unavailable due to work constraints.
Question 5 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.