NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Pediatric Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While assessing a preschooler brought by her parents to the emergency department after ingestion of kerosene, the nurse should be alert for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kerosene ingestion often causes chemical pneumonitis due to aspiration risk. Uremia, hepatitis, and carditis are not common complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to suspect appendicitis in a male adolescent complaining of severe abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased bowel sounds suggest appendicitis due to peritoneal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching the child with scoliosis being treated with a Boston brace about exercises, the nurse explains that the exercises are performed primarily for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercises for scoliosis in a Boston brace focus on strengthening back and abdominal muscles to support spinal alignment and improve posture.
Question 4 of 5
A preschooler with pneumococcal meningitis is receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy. When discontinuing the intravenous therapy, the nurse allows the child to apply a dressing to the area where the needle is removed. The nurse's rationale for doing so is based on the interpretation that a child in this age-group has a need to accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the child to apply a dressing supports their developmental need to maintain body integrity, reducing anxiety about medical procedures.
Question 5 of 5
A child with hemophilia presents with a burning sensation in the knee and reluctance to move the body part. The nurse collaborates with the care team to provide the treatment and
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RICE reduces swelling and bleeding in hemophilic joint bleeds. Aspirin worsens bleeding, active motion is harmful, and traction is inappropriate.