NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which procedures can the nurse working on a pediatric floor safely delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN). Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: LPNs can safely administer gastrostomy feedings and medications and report blood sugar results, as these tasks are within their scope of practice.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 6-month-old states that she started her infant on 2% milk. The nurse should first ask the mother:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding the reason for the switch helps address misconceptions and provide education.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care with the parents of a child who requires continuous peritoneal dialysis. Which finding should be discussed with the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous surgery might impact current care.
Question 4 of 5
A client's diagnosis of cystic fibrosis was made 13 years ago, and he has since been hospitalized several times. On the latest admission, the client has labored respirations, fatigue, malnutrition, and failure to thrive. Which nursing actions are most important initially?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying an oximeter to assess oxygen saturation and initiating respiratory therapy are critical initial actions to address labored respirations and support respiratory function in a cystic fibrosis patient with acute symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is making an initial visit to a family with a 3-year-old child with early Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Which of the following findings is expected with the missing child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged calf muscles due to pseudohypertrophy are a hallmark of early Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, caused by fatty infiltration of muscle tissue.