Pediatrics NCLEX Practice Questions
299 questions
A 6-year-old child is unable to ride a bicycle with training wheels. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this…A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following dietary interventions is most appropriate?A nurse is preparing a child for an echocardiogram. Which explanation would be most helpful to the child?What is the primary treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?A child is diagnosed with hemophilia A. Which of the following clotting factors is deficient in this condition?What is the primary treatment for asthma exacerbations in children?A nurse is caring for an infant with congestive heart failure. Which feeding technique should the nurse recommend to optimize…What is the hallmark sign of bronchiolitis in infants and young children?A nurse is counseling a parent who is hesitant to vaccinate their child due to concerns about a link between…A child is admitted to the emergency department with suspected Reyes syndrome. Which of the following assessments should the nurse…Which vaccine is recommended for all adults aged 65 years and older to prevent pneumonia?Which vaccine is recommended for infants at birth to prevent neonatal tetanus?Which of the following is a common symptom of a seizure in infants?A 16-year-old female is admitted to the hospital for suspected anorexia nervosa. Which assessment finding would be MOST concerning for…Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease?A 7-year-old child with scoliosis is scheduled for spinal fusion surgery. Which pre-operative assessment is MOST important for the nurse…At what age should a child typically begin to use simple words and follow simple commands?A nurse is caring for a child with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which assessment finding would indicate worsening CHF?Which of the following is a characteristic sign of hydrocephalus in infants?A nurse is collecting data on a child with a ventricular septal defect (VSD). Which assessment finding would be most…A nurse is developing a discharge teaching plan for a child with a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which dietary modification…Which of the following is the most common cause of seizures in children under the age of 2?A parent asks the nurse why the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for adolescents. Which response by the nurse…A child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the potential complication ofA 15-month-old child is unable to use a spoon to feed themselves. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this…A nurse is preparing a child for cardiac catheterization. Which pre-operative assessment is most important?By what age should a child typically be able to ride a bicycle without training wheels?The nurse is caring for a child with a seizure disorder who is prescribed valproic acid. The nurse should monitor…Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the middle ear and often presents with ear pain and…A nurse is preparing to administer a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to a child. Which assessment finding would…A child with Eisenmenger syndrome presents with cyanosis, dyspnea, and clubbing of the fingers. Which action should the nurse prioritize?Which of the following assessments is MOST important for the nurse to perform before administering a vaccine?Which of the following is a common complication of sickle cell disease in children?Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI) in young children?What is the primary cause of Kawasaki disease?A school nurse is assessing a child with a history of absence seizures. Which of the following findings is consistent…A mother brings in her 6-month-old infant for their scheduled vaccinations. The infant has a mild cold with a runny…By what age should an infant be able to sit without support?A child with muscular dystrophy is prescribed corticosteroids. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following adverse…At what age does stranger anxiety typically emerge in infants?By what age should most children be able to point to body parts when asked?Which of the following diseases is characterized by a "slapped cheek" rash and is caused by parvovirus B19?A school-aged child is diagnosed with infective endocarditis. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for managing this condition?A nurse is caring for a newborn with a suspected cardiac anomaly. Which assessment finding is most indicative of a…A nurse observes a reddened, tender area at the injection site following immunization in an infant. What is the most…A 6-year-old child is unable to use scissors to cut paper. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child…A nurse is assessing a newborn for signs of spina bifida. Which of the following findings is indicative of this…Which of the following clinical manifestations is characteristic of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?A child with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis presents with weakness of the facial muscles, difficulty chewing and swallowing, and…A child experiences a fainting episode after receiving a vaccination. What is the MOST important initial nursing intervention?