Pediatrics NCLEX Practice Questions
299 questions
A nurse is caring for a child with a central venous catheter. Which assessment finding would indicate a potential complication?A 2-month-old infant is due for their first round of vaccinations. Which of the following vaccines is NOT typically administered…A nurse is caring for a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Which of the following laboratory findings is expected…What is the primary cause of acute otitis externa in children?Following immunization, the nurse instructs the caregiver to monitor the child for signs of an allergic reaction. Which of the…A nurse is assessing a child with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is characteristic of this condition?A child presents with fever, sore throat, cervical lymphadenopathy, and a "beefy red" pharynx with exudate. What condition is most…By what age should an infant typically start to grasp objects with their whole hand?Which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency in insulin production or function, leading to high blood sugar…A college student is planning to travel to a country where hepatitis A is common. Which type of vaccine would…A child with a suspected congenital heart defect undergoes a cardiac catheterization. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?A school-aged child is admitted to the hospital with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which assessment finding would be MOST concerning…A 4-year-old child is admitted to the emergency department with croup. Which assessment finding would be MOST concerning for the…Which of the following conditions is a neural tube defect that results in incomplete closure of the spinal cord?What is the primary treatment for spina bifida occulta?Which medication is commonly prescribed to manage hypertension in pediatric patients with cardiovascular disorders?When should an infant typically start to pull themselves up to stand?Which of the following statements is TRUE about the storage and handling of vaccines?A parent asks the nurse why their child needs so many vaccinations. What is the best response from the nurse?When administering an inactivated vaccine, such as the influenza vaccine, which of the following injection sites is preferred for an…A nurse is developing a plan of care for a child with a pacemaker. Which nursing intervention is most important…A nurse is administering digoxin to a child with heart failure. Which assessment finding would indicate digoxin toxicity?At what age does a typically developing infant usually start to roll over?A child is receiving chemotherapy for leukemia. Which vaccine should the nurse avoid administering to this child?A 6-month-old infant is diagnosed with otitis media. Which otoscopic finding is MOST suggestive of this condition?Which of the following is a characteristic sign of cerebral palsy?A nurse is educating parents about the importance of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants?Which vaccine is recommended for travelers visiting regions with high rates of hepatitis A infection?What is the most common congenital heart defect in newborns?A 4-year-old child presents with a high-grade fever, irritability, and a "barking" cough. Which of the following conditions is the…By what age should a child typically be able to say "mama" or "dada" with meaning?Which of the following is a characteristic sign of autism spectrum disorder?Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hydrocephalus in infants?A nurse is caring for a child who has been diagnosed with burns. What is the MOST important initial intervention…Which condition is characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, often associated with muscular dystrophy?Which condition is characterized by sudden, uncontrolled jerking movements or muscle spasms?What is the primary symptom of Tourette syndrome?A nurse is administering medications to a child with heart failure. Which medication classification would the nurse expect to include?A nurse is caring for a newborn with a suspected congenital heart defect. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse anticipate?A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is starting methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy. Which potential side effect should the nurse…A 9-month-old infant is unable to sit independently. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has not yet…A 15-month-old child is unable to use a pencil to make marks on paper. Which developmental milestone should the nurse…A newborn presents with cyanosis, tachypnea, and poor feeding shortly after birth. What is the most likely diagnosis?A 9-month-old infant is unable to imitate simple gestures, such as clapping hands. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate…Which milestone typically occurs around 2 months of age in infants?A 2-year-old child is diagnosed with atrial septal defect (ASD). Which assessment finding would be most concerning to the nurse?A child with aortic stenosis is scheduled for balloon valvuloplasty. The nurse should monitor the child for which complication during…A child is diagnosed with absence seizures. Which of the following clinical manifestations is characteristic of absence seizures?A nurse is conducting a developmental assessment on a 2-year-old child. Which action by the child would indicate the achievement…
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