NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the mother of a child with Wilms' tumor tells the nurse that the mother understands what stage II tumor means?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage II indicates removal beyond kidney.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents about reducing lead exposure in their home. Which of the following should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wet-mopping reduces lead dust, a common exposure source. Bottled water is unnecessary unless water is contaminated, carpeting removal is excessive, and window replacement is costly and not always needed.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old is given morphine for postoperative pain. As the nurse is assessing the client for pain 4 hours later, his mother leaves the room and the child begins to cry. The nurse's initial assessment of the child's pain is that he is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emotional distress, such as the mother leaving, can lower pain tolerance, making the child more sensitive to existing pain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is mildly mentally retarded. The best indication of how a mentally retarded child is progressing can be obtained by observing him:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Observing the child at home provides insight into daily functioning and adaptive behavior in a familiar environment, reflecting progress accurately.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching the parents of a toddler about commonly aspirated foods, which of the following foods, if identified by the parents as easily aspirated, would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Popcorn, raw vegetables, and round candy are commonly aspirated due to their size, shape, or texture, posing a choking risk. Crackers, while a potential choking hazard, are less commonly associated with aspiration compared to the others, indicating the parents may need further clarification on specific risks.