NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the preoperative plan of care for an infant with Hirschsprung's disease, which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rectal tube may help relieve obstruction preoperatively in Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following children is at most risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 3-month-old infant is at the highest risk for SIDS, as the peak incidence occurs between 2 and 4 months of age.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with celiac disease. Which symptom should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distension is a common symptom of celiac disease due to malabsorption and gas. Diarrhea is more typical than constipation, and fever or joint pain are less specific.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would alert the nurse to suspect that a child with severe gastroenteritis who has been receiving intravenous therapy for the past several hours may be developing circulatory overload?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist crackles indicate fluid in the lungs, a sign of circulatory overload.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother of an 18-month-old child should indicate to the nurse that the child needs laboratory testing for lead levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not washing after outdoor play increases lead exposure risk from contaminated soil or dust, warranting testing. Milk intake, tantrums, and size are not specific indicators.