NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statements by the mother of a toddler should lead the nurse to suspect that the child is at risk for iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Excess milk, limited vegetables, and low meat intake reduce iron intake, increasing anemia risk. Apple juice and sleep patterns are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with a temporary colostomy due to Hirschsprung's disease. Which of the following indicates proper stoma care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A barrier cream protects the skin around the stoma from irritation.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment findings should lead the nurse to suspect that a toddler is experiencing respiratory distress? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 35 breaths/minute (elevated for a toddler), restlessness, and diaphoresis indicate respiratory distress, reflecting increased work of breathing and stress. Coughing may be present but is less specific, while a heart rate of 95 bpm and malaise are not directly indicative of acute respiratory distress.
Question 4 of 5
An infant has been transferred from the ICU to the pediatric floor after undergoing surgery to correct a heart defect. Which tasks can the nurse delegate to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F,G
Rationale: LPNs can handle oral medications, vital signs, input/output, hygiene, and circulation checks. I.V. morphine and blood products require RN oversight.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old child is experiencing pain after an appendectomy. Which data collection tool should the nurse use to assess the pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES scale is age-appropriate for a 7-year-old to assess pain.