NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for the mother and a child with insulin-dependent diabetes about sick-day management, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sick-day management requires frequent glucose monitoring and insulin adjustments to prevent ketoacidosis. Fixed insulin schedules, immediate physician calls, or ER visits are less appropriate without monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching the parents of a toddler about commonly aspirated foods, which of the following foods, if identified by the parents as easily aspirated, would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Popcorn, raw vegetables, and round candy are commonly aspirated due to their size, shape, or texture, posing a choking risk. Crackers, while a potential choking hazard, are less commonly associated with aspiration compared to the others, indicating the parents may need further clarification on specific risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 14-year-old boy. He reports that his 13-year-old sister is 2 inches taller than he is. The nurse should advise the boy that the growth spurt in adolescent boys, compared with the growth spurt of adolescent girls:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boys' growth spurts occur about 2 years later than girls', typically around 13-15 years.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse how to handle their child's temper tantrums. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Time-out and ignoring the tantrum are effective strategies to reduce attention-seeking behavior.
Question 5 of 5
To assess the development of a 1-month-old, the nurse asks the parent if the infant is able to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 1-month-old can turn their head side to side, a basic motor milestone.