NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When explaining the plan of care to the parents of an infant with an undescended testis, the nurse should tell the parents about which of the following as a nonsurgical treatment method?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: hCG can stimulate testicular descent in some cases.
Question 2 of 5
After completing diagnostic testing, the surgeon has scheduled a newborn with the diagnosis of an imperforate anus for surgery the next day. The infant's parents are Catholic and do not want the surgery to take place unless the infant has first been baptized. The nurse asks the parents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering to arrange the baptism respects the parents' religious beliefs and facilitates timely surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The mother asks the nurse for advice about discipline for her 18-month-old. Which of the following should the nurse suggest that the mother use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Time out is an effective, age-appropriate discipline method for an 18-month-old.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the infant shown in the figure. On observing the infant from this angle, the nurse should document that this infant has which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetric gluteal folds are a clinical sign of developmental dysplasia of the hip, indicating possible hip dislocation or asymmetry.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old child proudly tells the nurse that brushing and flossing her teeth is her responsibility. The nurse interprets this statement as indicating which of the following about the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10-year-old is capable of taking responsibility for personal hygiene tasks like brushing teeth.