NCLEX Practice Questions On Pediatric Nursing

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1.

Molly. with suspected rheumatic fever. is admitted to the pediatric unit. When obtaining the child’s history. the nurse considers which information to be most important?
- A.
  
  A fever that started 3 days ago
- B.
  
  Lack of interest in food
- C.
  
  A recent episode of pharyngitis
- D.
  
  Vomiting for 2 days
Correct Answer
C. A recent episode of pharyngitis

Explanation
A recent episode of pharyngitis is the most important factor in establishing the diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Although the child may have a history of fever or vomiting or lack interest in food. these findings are not specific to rheumatic fever.

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Nurse Analiza is administering a medication via the intraosseous route to a child. Intraosseous drug administration is typically used when a child is:
- A.
  
  Under age 3
- B.
  
  Over age 3
- C.
  
  Critically ill and under age 3
- D.
  
  Critically ill and over age 3
Correct Answer
C. Critically ill and under age 3

Explanation
In an emergency. intraosseous drug administration is typically used when a child is critically ill and under age 3.

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When assessing a child’s cultural background. the nurse in charge should keep in mind that:
- A.
  
  Cultural background usually has little bearing on a family’s health practices
- B.
  
  Physical characteristics mark the child as part of a particular culture
- C.
  
  Heritage dictates a group’s shared values
- D.
  
  Behavioral patterns are passed from one generation to the next
Correct Answer
D. Behavioral patterns are passed from one generation to the next

Explanation
A family’s behavioral patterns and values are passed from one generation to the next.Option A: Cultural background commonly plays a major role in determining a family’s health practices.Option B: Physical characteristics do not indicate a child’s culture.Option C: Although heritage plays a role in culture. it does not dictate a group’s shared values and its effect on culture is weaker than that of behavioral patterns.

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While examining a 2-year-old child. the nurse in charge sees that the anterior fontanel is open. The nurse should:
- A.
  
  Notify the doctor
- B.
  
  Look for other signs of abuse
- C.
  
  Recognize this as a normal finding
- D.
  
  Ask about a family history of Tay-Sachs disease
Correct Answer
A. Notify the doctor

Explanation
Because the anterior fontanel normally closes between ages 12 and 18 months. the nurse should notify the doctor promptly of this finding. An open fontanel does not indicate abuse and is not associated with Tay-Sachs disease.

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The nurse is aware that the most common assessment finding in a child with ulcerative colitis is:
- A.
  
  Intense abdominal cramps
- B.
  
  Profuse diarrhea
- C.
  
  Anal fissures
- D.
  
  Abdominal distention
Correct Answer
B. Profuse diarrhea

Explanation
Ulcerative colitis causes profuse diarrhea. intense abdominal cramps. anal fissures. and abdominal distensions are more common in Crohn’s disease.

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When administering an I.M. injection to an infant. the nurse in charge should use which site?
- A.
  
  Deltoid
- B.
  
  Dorsogluteal
- C.
  
  Ventrogluteal
- D.
  
  Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer
D. Vastus lateralis

Explanation
The recommended injection site for an infant is the vastus lateralis or rectus femoris muscles.Option A: The deltoid is inappropriate.Options B and C: The dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal sites can be used only in toddlers who have been walking for about 1 year.

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A child with a poor nutritional status and weight loss is at risk for a negative nitrogen balance. To help diagnose this problem. the nurse in charge anticipates that the doctor will order which laboratory test?
- A.
  
  Total iron-binding capacity
- B.
  
  Hemoglobin
- C.
  
  Total protein
- D.
  
  Serum transferrin
Correct Answer
C. Total protein

Explanation
A negative nitrogen balance may result from inadequate protein intake and is best detected by measuring the total protein level.Options A. B. and C: Measuring total iron-binding capacity. hemoglobin. and serum transferrin levels would help detect iron-deficiency anemia. not a negative nitrogen balance.

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When developing a plan of care for a male adolescent. the nurse considers the child’s psychosocial needs. During adolescence. psychosocial development focuses on:
- A.
  
  Becoming industrious
- B.
  
  Establishing an identity
- C.
  
  Achieving intimacy
- D.
  
  Developing initiative
Correct Answer
B. Establishing an identity

Explanation
According to Erikson. the primary psychosocial task during adolescence is to establish a personal identity confusion. The adolescent attempts to establish a group identity by seeking acceptance and approval from peers and strives to attain a personal identity by becoming more independent from the family.Option A: Becoming industrious is the developmental task of the school-age child.Option C: Achieving intimacy is the task of the young adult.Option D: Developing initiative is the task of the preschooler.

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When developing a plan care for a hospitalized child. nurse Mica knows that children in which age group is most likely to view illness as a punishment for misdeeds?
- A.
  
  Infancy
- B.
  
  Preschool age
- C.
  
  School age
- D.
  
  Adolescence
Correct Answer
B. Preschool age

Explanation
Preschool-age children are most likely to view illness as a punishment for misdeeds. Option A: Separation anxiety. although seen in all age group. is most common in older infants.Option A: Separation anxiety. although seen in all age group. is most common in older infants.Options C and D: Fear of death is typical of older school-age children and adolescents. Adolescents also fear mutilation.

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Nurse Sunshine suspects that a child. age 4. is being neglected physically. To best assess the child’s nutritional status. the nurse should ask the parents which question?
- A.
  
  “Has your child always been so thin?”
- B.
  
  “Is your child a picky eater?”
- C.
  
  “What did your child eat for breakfast?”
- D.
  
  “Do you think your child eats enough?”
Correct Answer
C. “What did your child eat for breakfast?”

Explanation
The nurse should obtain objective information about the child’s nutritional intake. such as by asking about what the child ate for a specific meal. The other options ask for subjective replies that would be open to interpretation.

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NCLEX Practice Questions On Pediatric Nursing

Molly. with suspected rheumatic fever. is admitted to the pediatric unit. When obtaining the child’s history. the nurse considers which information to be most important?

Nurse Analiza is administering a medication via the intraosseous route to a child. Intraosseous drug administration is typically used when a child is:

When assessing a child’s cultural background. the nurse in charge should keep in mind that:

While examining a 2-year-old child. the nurse in charge sees that the anterior fontanel is open. The nurse should:

The nurse is aware that the most common assessment finding in a child with ulcerative colitis is:

When administering an I.M. injection to an infant. the nurse in charge should use which site?

A child with a poor nutritional status and weight loss is at risk for a negative nitrogen balance. To help diagnose this problem. the nurse in charge anticipates that the doctor will order which laboratory test?

When developing a plan of care for a male adolescent. the nurse considers the child’s psychosocial needs. During adolescence. psychosocial development focuses on:

When developing a plan care for a hospitalized child. nurse Mica knows that children in which age group is most likely to view illness as a punishment for misdeeds?

Nurse Sunshine suspects that a child. age 4. is being neglected physically. To best assess the child’s nutritional status. the nurse should ask the parents which question?