NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diet plans would be appropriate for the nurse to discuss with the family of a child with acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High carb/protein supports nutritional needs.
Question 2 of 5
An 8-year-old has a body mass index (BMI) for age at the 90th percentile, but has no other risk factors. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A BMI at the 90th percentile indicates overweight. A weight management program promotes healthy habits. Diet prescription, glucose testing, or exercise logs are premature without further risk assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a parent of an infant with a repaired cleft lip to promote healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding pacifier use prevents stress on the suture line, promoting healing.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment findings should lead the nurse to suspect that a toddler is experiencing respiratory distress? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 35 breaths/minute (elevated for a toddler), restlessness, and diaphoresis indicate respiratory distress, reflecting increased work of breathing and stress. Coughing may be present but is less specific, while a heart rate of 95 bpm and malaise are not directly indicative of acute respiratory distress.
Question 5 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with a ventricular septal defect who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse explains that this procedure involves the use of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a catheter, typically through the femoral vein, to assess heart structures. Ultra-high-frequency sound waves are used in echocardiography, a cutdown is not standard, and general anesthesia is not always required.