NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When taking a diet history from the mother of a 7-year-old child with phenylketonuria, a report of which of the following foods indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chicken nuggets are high in phenylalanine, contraindicated in PKU. Low-protein bread, PKU formula, and apples are appropriate for a PKU diet.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements related to negative feeding patterns for a 5-month-old infant diagnosed with failure to thrive. To meet the short-term outcomes of the infant's plan of care, the nurse should expect to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching proper feeding techniques corrects negative patterns, improving intake. Higher-calorie formula or consistent staff are secondary, and high chairs are unsuitable for a 5-month-old.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse discusses with the parents how best to raise the IQ of their child with Down syndrome. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulating, nonthreatening experiences promote cognitive development by encouraging exploration and learning within the child's capabilities.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reads the new medications orders for a 4-year-old child with nephrotic syndrome on the chart below: Orders D/C prednisolone 40 mg PO Daily Prednisolone 30 mg PO QOD The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarification ensures correct dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a hospital's protocol for managing pediatric ingestions. Which step should be prioritized in the protocol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A detailed history (substance, amount, time) guides management decisions. Antidotes, exams, or labs follow based on history findings.