Pediatrics NCLEX Practice Questions
299 questions
A child with epilepsy is prescribed ethosuximide. The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor the child for which of…At what age do most children start to engage in simple pretend play (e.g., feeding a doll)?A child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following medications is a stimulant commonly used…Which of the following is a common symptom of allergic rhinitis in children?A nurse is teaching parents about administering ibuprofen medication to their child. Which statement by the parents indicates a need…What is a common symptom of Guillain-Barré syndrome in children?A 15-month-old child is unable to use a fork to eat. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child…A child presents with fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, and a petechial rash. What condition is most likely?A healthcare provider inadvertently administers a varicella (chickenpox) vaccine to a child who already has a confirmed case of chickenpox.…A 4-year-old child is unable to balance on one foot for at least 3 seconds. Which developmental milestone should the…A child is diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. Which of the following interventions is aimed at managing spasticity in this…A nurse is caring for an infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Which intervention is a priority in the plan…A 2-year-old child is unable to string two words together to form a sentence. Which developmental milestone should the nurse…A 4-year-old child with a history of rheumatic fever is admitted with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue. What complication…A nurse is caring for a child with infective endocarditis. Which intervention is a priority in the care plan?A child has missed their scheduled vaccines and is now entering school. Which vaccine is typically required for school entry?A neonate is born with transposition of the great arteries. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering to keep the…A 5-year-old with a history of asthma is wheezing and having difficulty breathing. Peak flow meter readings are significantly lower…A 6-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting after feedings, failure to thrive, and a palpable "olive-shaped" mass in the epigastric…A 4-year-old child is unable to hop on one foot. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has…Which of the following clinical manifestations is characteristic of Reye syndrome in children?Which condition is characterized by sudden, brief lapses in consciousness, often associated with a blank stare?The nurse is assessing a child with suspected coarctation of the aorta. Which finding is consistent with this condition?A 2-year-old child is unable to kick a ball forward. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has…Which condition is characterized by a "machinery-like" murmur upon auscultation in a pediatric patient? a) Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)A parent inquires about the herd immunity achieved through vaccination. The nurse's explanation should highlight that herd immunity:At what age does an infant typically start to develop a pincer grasp?A child experiences a fainting episode after receiving a vaccination. What is the MOST important initial nursing intervention?Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a spinal cord injury in children at the level of C4…At what age should a child typically be able to understand and follow simple instructions?When should an infant typically begin to imitate sounds or gestures?At what age do most infants start to babble?A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child with rheumatic fever. Which instruction should the nurse…When responding to a parent's concerns about vaccine side effects, the nurse should:Which symptom is commonly associated with Kawasaki disease in pediatric patients?Which of the following motor skills is typically achieved first by a toddler?A 2-year-old child is unable to run. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has not yet achieved?Which of the following vaccines is typically administered to newborns within the first 12 hours of life to provide passive…A child with Down syndrome is at increased risk for developing which neurological condition?A 12-month-old child with a history of eczema is due for their MMR vaccination. What precaution should the nurse take…By what age should most children be able to use a spoon or fork to feed themselves?A nurse is assessing the social development of a 5-year-old child. Which behavior would indicate appropriate socialization for this age?A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 6-month-old infant. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?By what age should most children have a vocabulary of about 10 words?A nurse is performing a head-to-toe assessment on a child with a history of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which assessment…What is the primary symptom of cerebral palsy?A pediatric patient is diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD). Which sound would the nurse anticipate hearing upon auscultation?At what age do most children begin to use simple two-word phrases?What is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in children?A child presents with a mild fever after receiving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. What is the nurse's…