NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing interventions should be included in the care plan of a child in skeletal traction? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Cleaning pin sites every 8 hours prevents infection, monitoring for cloudy urine detects urinary tract infections due to immobility, and covering pin tips ensures safety. Prone position is not standard, and weights should not be released.
Question 2 of 5
Because the burned child is confined to bed, the nurse assesses for footdrop. Which nursing action best prevents call the development of footdrop?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Resting the child's feet against a footboard maintains a neutral position, preventing plantar flexion and footdrop during prolonged bed rest.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding best indicates that a school-age child has acute glomerular nephritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Periorbital edema is a classic sign of acute glomerular nephritis due to fluid retention from impaired glomerular filtration, reflecting reduced sodium and water excretion.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the priority nursing action if the child shows symptoms of hypoglycemic reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For hypoglycemia, the priority is to rapidly raise blood glucose. Giving orange juice or milk provides quick-acting carbohydrates, the first-line treatment for conscious patients with mild to moderate hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
Total bishops score is:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: The Bishop score assesses cervical readiness for labor with a maximum of 13 points (dilation effacement station consistency position). Higher scores indicate better inducibility.