NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions indicates that the parents of a 12-month-old with iron deficiency anemia understand how to administer iron supplements?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Iron with fruit juice enhances absorption, dark stools are expected, and brushing teeth prevents staining. Iron with meals reduces absorption, and fortified foods should not be decreased.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother of an 18-month-old child should indicate to the nurse that the child needs laboratory testing for lead levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not washing after outdoor play increases lead exposure risk from contaminated soil or dust, warranting testing. Milk intake, tantrums, and size are not specific indicators.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the preoperative plan of care for an infant with Hirschsprung's disease, which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rectal tube may help relieve obstruction preoperatively in Hirschsprung's disease.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the mother of a 2-year-old child with lactose intolerance about which dairy products to include in the child's diet, which of the following if stated by the mother indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hard cheeses (e.g., cheddar) are low in lactose and often tolerated. Ice cream, creamed soups, and pudding have high lactose content, causing symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a known seizure disorder is hospitalized for an appendectomy. While assisting the child back from the restroom, the child begins tonic-clonic movements. The nurse should take which actions in order of priority from first to last?
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,B,D,A
Rationale: Easing the child to the floor prevents injury, clearing objects and padding the head ensures safety, rolling to the side maintains airway, and noting the time tracks seizure duration.