NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following behaviors exhibited by the parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis should the nurse correctly interpret as a positive indication of parental coping?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Realistic discussion of care indicates acceptance and engagement with the situation.
Question 2 of 5
An 11-year-old is admitted for treatment of an asthma attack. Which of the following indicates immediate intervention is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intercostal retractions indicate significant respiratory distress in an asthma attack, as they reflect increased effort to breathe due to airway obstruction. This requires immediate intervention to prevent further deterioration.
Question 3 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a toddler who has taken an acetaminophen overdose, which of the following should the nurse expect to include as part of the initial treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood level monitoring guides acetylcysteine therapy. Gastric lavage is less effective than charcoal, and tracheostomy or ECG are not typically needed unless complications arise.
Question 4 of 5
When planning a 15-month-old toddler's daily diet with the parents, which of the following amounts of milk should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toddlers need 2-3 cups of milk daily to meet nutritional needs.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a 3-year-old with a heart defect. The nurse verifies the child's identity by checking the arm band and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the parent is appropriate for a 3-year-old, who may not reliably state their name or birth date. Room numbers are not reliable identifiers.