NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with Salmonella gastroenteritis about preventing recurrence, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cooking poultry thoroughly prevents Salmonella contamination.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother has understood the nurse's teaching about this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shows understanding of dietary restrictions.
Question 3 of 5
On a home visit following discharge from the hospital after treatment for severe gastroenteritis, the mother tells the nurse that her toddler answers "No!" and is difficult to manage. After discussing this further with the mother, the nurse explains that the child's behavior is most likely the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers often assert independence through oppositional behavior.
Question 4 of 5
A parent asks, 'Can I get head lice too?' The nurse indicates that adults can also be infested with head lice but that pediculosis is more common among school children, primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Close contact in school settings facilitates lice transmission among children.
Question 5 of 5
A school-age child who has received burns over 60% of his body is to receive 2,000 mL of I.V. fluid over the next 8 hours. At what rate (in milliliters per hour) should the nurse set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: 250
Rationale: Dividing 2,000 mL by 8 hours yields 250 mL/hour. This ensures fluid resuscitation meets burn protocol (e.g., Parkland formula) to maintain hemodynamic stability.