NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatrics Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to teach the mother of a 6-month-old infant hospitalized with severe diarrhea to help her comfort her infant who is fussy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pacifier provides non-nutritive sucking, soothing a fussy infant.
Question 2 of 5
A 9-month-old is admitted because of dehydration. How should the nurse go about accurately monitoring fluid intake and output? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Weighing diapers, daily weights, and stool counts accurately track fluid balance.
Question 3 of 5
On a home visit following discharge from the hospital after treatment for severe gastroenteritis, the mother tells the nurse that her toddler answers "No!" and is difficult to manage. After discussing this further with the mother, the nurse explains that the child's behavior is most likely the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers often assert independence through oppositional behavior.
Question 4 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a school-age child with a suspected diagnosis of appendicitis who is complaining of severe abdominal pain, which of the following measures should the nurse expect to include in the child's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Ice and narcotics relieve pain without risking perforation, unlike heat or rectal tubes.
Question 5 of 5
The health care team wishes to establish a policy regarding sleep positions for infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). The first step should be to search for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: National standards provide evidence-based guidance for policy development.