NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with a suspected diagnosis of appendicitis who is complaining of severe abdominal pain, which of the following measures should the nurse expect to include in the child's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Ice and narcotics relieve pain without risking perforation, unlike heat or rectal tubes.
Question 2 of 5
The health care team wishes to establish a policy regarding sleep positions for infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). The first step should be to search for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: National standards provide evidence-based guidance for policy development.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis about postoperative care. Which instruction should be included?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for projectile vomiting ensures early detection of surgical complications.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with Salmonella gastroenteritis about preventing recurrence, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cooking poultry thoroughly prevents Salmonella contamination.
Question 5 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a toddler who has taken an acetaminophen overdose, which of the following should the nurse expect to include as part of the initial treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood level monitoring guides acetylcysteine therapy. Gastric lavage is less effective than charcoal, and tracheostomy or ECG are not typically needed unless complications arise.