NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding in an infant with colic should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever suggests an underlying illness, requiring urgent evaluation. Prolonged crying is typical of colic, but spitting up and slow weight gain are less acute concerns.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a normal response from an adolescent who has just returned to her room after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Concern about scar size is a typical adolescent response, reflecting body image concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following meals would be most appropriate for a 15-year-old with glomerulonephritis with severe hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-sodium diet is recommended.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted with a diagnosis of possible appendicitis. The child is in acute pain. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate prior to surgery to decrease pain? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Ice, comfortable positioning, and activity limitation reduce pain; heating pads and cathartics may worsen appendicitis.
Question 5 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.