NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When observing the parent instilling prescribed ear drops ordered twice a day for a toddler, the nurse decides that the teaching about positioning of the pinna for instillation of the drops is effective when the parent pulls the toddler's pinna in which of the following directions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In children under 3, the pinna is pulled down and back to straighten the ear canal.
Question 2 of 5
A mother asks, "How should I bathe my baby now that he's had surgery for his inguinal hernia?" Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sponge baths for 1 week keep the incision dry and reduce infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following client actions should the nurse judge to be a healthy coping behavior for a male adolescent after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choosing preferred clothing reflects autonomy and positive coping.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for the mother of a 2-year-old child diagnosed with babies, which do not be the following points should the nurse expect to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The question likely refers to scabies (miswritten as 'babies'). Scabies requires treatment of all household members to prevent reinfestation. Damp mopping is less relevant, frequent holding may spread mites, and itching may persist post-treatment.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing an infant with an undescended testis, the nurse should be alert for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An inguinal bulge may indicate an undescended testis.