NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing the teaching plan for the mother of a child with asthma, which of the following should the nurse include as signs to alert the mother that her child is having an asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing on expiration is a hallmark sign of an asthma attack, indicating airway narrowing. The mother should be taught to recognize this to initiate prompt treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is examining an infant for hip placement and has abducted her flexed legs. The nurse should next:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Listening for a 'click' (Ortolani's sign) is the next step to detect hip dislocation in developmental dysplasia of the hip after abducting the flexed legs.
Question 3 of 5
The stool culture of a child with profuse diarrhea reveals Salmonella bacilli. After teaching the mother about Salmonella, which of the following statements by the mother indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salmonella can lead to a carrier state with prolonged infectiousness.
Question 4 of 5
After surgery to repair a tracheoesophageal fistula, an infant receives gastrostomy tube feedings. After feeding the infant by this method, the nurse positions the infant with the head elevated for approximately 30 minutes, primarily to help accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head elevation reduces the risk of formula reflux, protecting the surgical site and airway.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is explaining the nature of the fracture to the parents of a 10-year-old who has a greenstick fracture. Which drawing should the nurse choose to explain the fracture to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A greenstick fracture involves an incomplete break, typically shown as a bend or partial break in the bone, common in children due to their flexible bones.