NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 35-degree scoliosis curvature is significant and, without treatment, may progress, potentially compressing the lungs and causing breathing difficulties.
Question 2 of 5
If the client asks the nurse for instructions on safe condom use, which information needs to be stressed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a ½†space at the condom's tip prevents breakage by allowing room for semen, a critical aspect of safe condom use to ensure effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse or physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear, watery nasal drainage may indicate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, a serious complication of head injury requiring immediate reporting to prevent infection or neurological damage.
Question 4 of 5
Which activity is most appropriate for the child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swimming is a low-impact activity that promotes joint mobility and muscle strength without stressing inflamed joints, making it ideal for a child with JRA.
Question 5 of 5
The first-time mother of the 2-hour-old full-term newborn worriedly tells the nurse,“Something black is coming out of my baby.” After determining that the newborn has passed stool which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meconium a greenish-black stool is normal within 24 hours after birth formed from amniotic fluid and intestinal secretions. It’s not related to bleeding breastfeeding or temperature.