NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following measures would be most effective in helping the infant with a cleft lip and palate to retain oral feedings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeding small amounts at a time reduces the risk of aspiration and helps the infant manage feedings despite the cleft, promoting retention.
Question 2 of 5
A child is admitted with a fracture of the femur and placed in skeletal traction. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing pin sites for infection is the priority, as infection can lead to serious complications in skeletal traction.
Question 3 of 5
A parent brings a 5-year-old child to a vaccination clinic to prepare for school entry. The nurse notes that the child has not had any vaccinations since 4 months of age. To determine the current evidence for best practices for scheduling missed vaccinations the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CDC provides evidence-based catch-up vaccination schedules.
Question 4 of 5
After having a blood sample drawn, a 5-year-old child insists that the site be covered with a bandage. When the parent tries to remove the bandage before leaving the office, the child screams that all the blood will come out. The nurse encourages the parent to leave the bandage in place and tells the parent that the child:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preschoolers may fear loss of body integrity, believing blood will leak out without a bandage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old boy who is taking prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome. The child is at the 75th percentile for height and has a blood pressure of 114/73. The nurse compares the reading to the below blood pressure levels for boys age and height percentiles. The nurse determines that the blood pressure represents a change and notifies the primary care provider of the assessment of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BP indicates hypertension.