NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the preoperative teaching plan for a 14-month-old child with an undescended testis who is scheduled to have surgery, which of the following methods is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parents need clear information about the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse develops a plan with an adolescent to provide relief of dysmenorrhea to aid in her development of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing dysmenorrhea supports autonomy by empowering the adolescent to control her health.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 3-year-old suspect that the child has recently ingested a large amount of acetaminophen. The child does not appear in immediate distress. The nurse should anticipate doing which of these interventions in order of priority, from first to last?
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: B,D,A,C
Rationale: First, determine ingestion details (
B) to assess risk. Administer charcoal (
D) within 1-2 hours to reduce absorption. Draw serum levels (
A) at 4 hours to confirm toxicity. Administer acetylcysteine (
C) if levels are toxic.
Question 4 of 5
Which complication is the nurse most concerned about in an obese child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance. Asthma and allergies may occur, but diabetes is a more significant concern. Iron deficiency is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The mother tells the nurse that her 8-year-old child is continually telling jokes and riddles to the point of driving the other family members crazy. The nurse should explain this behavior is a sign of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling jokes and riddles reflects cognitive development and understanding of language nuances.