NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would indicate that an infant with a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) needs suctioning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substernal retractions indicate respiratory distress, often due to mucus accumulation in TEF, necessitating suctioning.
Question 2 of 5
A 15-year-old has been diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis and has been in the hospital for 1 day. Which of the following findings requires immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe edema could indicate worsening condition.
Question 3 of 5
Twelve hours after cardiac surgery, the nurse is assessing a 3-year-old who weighs 15 kg. The nurse should notify the surgeon about which of the following clinical finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: urine output of 60 mL in 4 hours is adequate (1 mL/kg/hr for a 15-kg child is 15 mL/hr, or 60 mL in 4 hours). No other findings are provided, so no notification is needed.
Question 4 of 5
While assessing the penis of a child who has had surgery for repair of a hypospadias, the nurse observes the appearance of the penis. The nurse should report which aspect to the surgeon?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dusky coloration may indicate compromised circulation.
Question 5 of 5
During hospitalization, a 10-year-old child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and oliguria asks for food from home. After teaching the mother and child about diet, the nurse determines that the teaching had been effective when the mother brings in which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-sodium, low-protein options are best.