NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which complication is the nurse most concerned about in an obese child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance. Asthma and allergies may occur, but diabetes is a more significant concern. Iron deficiency is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
After a child undergoes nephrectomy for a Wilms' tumor, the nurse should assess the child postoperatively for which early sign of a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distention suggests internal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A mother of a toilet-trained 3-year-old expresses concern over her child's bedwetting while hospitalized. The nurse should tell the mother:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regression, such as bedwetting, is common in hospitalized children due to stress.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the last dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) before discharge to a 1-year-old but finds the I.V. has occluded. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering ceftriaxone intramuscularly is appropriate when the I.V. is occluded, ensuring the child receives the final dose before discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A father of a child with a urinary tract infection calls the clinic and explains, "My wife and I are concerned because our child refuses to obey us concerning the preventions you told us about. Our child refuses to take the medication unless we buy a present. We don't want to use discipline because of the illness, but we're worried about the behavior." Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining routines is essential.