NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements obtained from the nursing history of a toddler should alert the nurse to suspect that the child has had a febrile seizure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Febrile seizures are associated with acute fever, often during infections like respiratory infections, in young children.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching the parents of a child with Salmonella gastroenteritis about preventing recurrence, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cooking poultry thoroughly prevents Salmonella contamination.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent tells the school nurse that she would like to use tampons during her period. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating about toxic shock syndrome is critical due to the risk associated with tampon use.
Question 4 of 5
An 18-month-old with a congenital heart defect is to receive digoxin twice a day. The nurse should instruct the parents about which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin improves heart function by increasing contractility and regulating rhythm.
Toxicity signs are correct but not the focus here, absorption is not meal-dependent, and repeating a vomited dose risks overdose.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessments would be most important for the nurse to make initially in a school-age child being seen in the clinic who has a sore throat, muscle tenderness, arms feeling weak, and generally is not feeling well?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing indicates potential cranial nerve involvement, a critical early sign in Guillain-Barré syndrome, requiring immediate attention.