NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse expect to observe in an infant with intussusception before surgical intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Currant jelly stools are a classic sign of intussusception due to mucosal bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old has had a pyloromyotomy to correct a pyloric stenosis. Three days after surgery, the parents have placed their infant in his own infant seat (see figure). The nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An infant seat is appropriate for a 6-month-old post-pyloromyotomy, supporting recovery and comfort.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the child with scoliosis being treated with a Boston brace about exercises, the nurse explains that the exercises are performed primarily for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercises for scoliosis in a Boston brace focus on strengthening back and abdominal muscles to support spinal alignment and improve posture.
Question 4 of 5
The primary health care provider orders pulse assessments through the night for a 12-year-old child with rheumatic fever who has a daytime heart rate of 120. The nurse explains to the mother that this is to evaluate if the elevated heart rate is caused by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated heart rate in rheumatic fever may be due to activity, which increases cardiac demand. Nighttime assessments help determine if the rate normalizes at rest, ruling out activity as the cause.
Question 5 of 5
When explaining to parents how to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) the nurse should teach about which of the following measures? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Maintaining a smoke-free environment, breastfeeding, and placing the baby on his back to sleep are evidence-based measures to reduce SIDS risk. Side-lying positions, bumper pads, and bed-sharing increase SIDS risk and should be avoided.