NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother of a toddler diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the mother has understood the nurse's teaching about this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shows understanding of dietary restrictions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discharging an 8-month-old who weighs 15 lb from the hospital. The parents have put the child in the back seat of the car with the car seat facing the front. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats are recommended for infants under 2 years to protect their neck and spine.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When interviewing the parents of a 2-year-old child, a history of which of the following illnesses should lead the nurse to suspect pneumococcal meningitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Middle ear infections are a common precursor to pneumococcal meningitis due to the spread of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Question 5 of 5
A parent of a child with a moderate head injury asks the nurse, 'How will you know if my child is getting worse?' The nurse should tell the parents that the best indicator of the child's brain function is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is the most sensitive indicator of brain function, reflecting changes in neurological status.