NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching the mother of an infant who has undergone surgical repair of a cleft lip how to care for the suture line, the nurse demonstrates how to remove formula and drainage. Which of the following solutions should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Half-strength hydrogen peroxide is gentle and effective for cleaning the suture line without irritating the delicate tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A 7-year-old child with a history of asthma controlled without medications is referred to the school nurse by the teacher because of persistent coughing. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calling a parent to obtain more information is the first step to clarify the child's asthma history, recent symptoms, and any prescribed medications, ensuring appropriate management of the persistent coughing.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a neonate with an imperforate anus, the nurse assesses the neonate's urine output for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meconium in the urine may indicate a rectourinary fistula, a common complication of imperforate anus.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the family of a child with scoliosis who wears a Boston brace, which of the following activities, if stated by the child and family as occasions appropriate for removal of the brace, indicates successful teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Boston brace can be removed for short periods, such as during bathing, typically limited to about 1 hour per day, to maintain treatment efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
When developing the teaching plan for parents using the Pavlik harness with their child, what should be the nurse's initial step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining the parents' knowledge about the Pavlik harness is the initial step to tailor teaching to their understanding and needs.