NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be the best activity for the nurse to include in the plan of care for an infant experiencing severe diarrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weights provide an accurate measure of fluid loss in diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a group of parents of preschoolers attending a well-child clinic about oral hygiene and tooth brushing, the nurse determines that the teaching has been successful when the parents state that children can begin to brush their teeth without help at which of the following ages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children can brush their teeth independently around 7 years, when fine motor skills are developed.
Question 3 of 5
A 16-month-old child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (KD) is very irritable, refuses to eat, and exhibits peeling skin on the hands and feet. The nurse should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irritability in Kawasaki disease is often due to discomfort and inflammation. A quiet environment reduces stimulation and promotes comfort, addressing the primary issue first.
Question 4 of 5
The parents report that their 1-day-old is drooling and having choking episodes with excessive amounts of mucus and color changes, especially during feedings. When contacting the physician about these symptoms the nurse should request:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms suggest tracheoesophageal fistula, and an x-ray with orogastric catheter placement can confirm the diagnosis by visualizing the anatomy.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-year-old with newly diagnosed diabetes is in the hospital for regulation of diet and medications. The child is using an exchange method for the diet. The nurse should instruct the client that the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) exchange method for dietary regulation includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ADA exchange method groups foods by protein, fat, and carbohydrate content to balance macronutrients. It does not require weighing all food or exclusive carbohydrate counting, though lists are used.