Pediatrics NCLEX Practice Questions
299 questions
A child presents with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and "currant jelly" stools. What condition is most likely?A school-age child is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse should provide education to the parents regarding which of…A nurse suspects a child has Kawasaki disease. Which vital sign finding would most support this suspicion?A nurse is caring for a child with cerebral palsy who is receiving baclofen therapy. The nurse should monitor the…When does the average child typically begin to lose their first tooth?A 2-year-old child is unable to jump in place. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has not…A child is diagnosed with a brain tumor and is scheduled for surgical resection. The nurse should monitor the child…A child with spina bifida has a sac-like protrusion of meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the vertebral…A child with nephrotic syndrome is undergoing treatment with corticosteroids. Which potential side effect should the nurse monitor the child…Which vaccine is recommended for pregnant women to prevent influenza?At what age does most children start to take their first stepsWhich vaccine is recommended for infants to prevent rotavirus infection?At what age do most children begin to show signs of independence (e.g., wanting to do things by themselves)?A nurse is preparing to administer the rotavirus vaccine to an infant. What information should the nurse provide to the…The recommended storage temperature for most vaccines is:The parents of a child with a seizure disorder ask the nurse about preventing seizure triggers. The nurse should instruct…A nurse is educating a parent about the importance of completing the recommended childhood immunization schedule. Which of the following…When documenting a child's immunization, the nurse should include:Which of the following is a complication of untreated phenylketonuria (PKU) in infants?A toddler with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor the child for which adverse effect of digoxin…At what age should a child typically be able to name familiar objects and pictures?Which of the following is a social milestone typically achieved by a preschool-aged child?A 3-month-old infant with Tetralogy of Fallot experiences a hypercyanotic spell. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?A toddler is diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include…A 2-year-old child with a congenital heart defect is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which pre-procedural nursing action is essential?A 6-month-old infant receives their first dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Which of the following instructions…Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated phenylketonuria (PKU) in infants?A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation receives a routine influenza vaccination. Which of the following statements is MOST accurate…Which condition is characterized by the incomplete closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?At what age does most children start to show signs of temper tantrums?Following MMR vaccination, the nurse should instruct the parents to:A 2-year-old child with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital for respiratory distress. Which of the following medications would…A nurse is administering the DTaP vaccine to an infant. What is the primary purpose of this vaccine?A 3-year-old child with cerebral palsy is receiving botulinum toxin injections. The nurse should instruct the parents that the primary…The nurse is caring for a child with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which sign indicates worsening CHF in this child?Which of the following statements accurately describes the management of Kawasaki disease?A nurse is assessing a pediatric patient suspected of having a congenital heart defect. Which finding would be most indicative…Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding contraindications to vaccination?Which of the following statements regarding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants is true?A 6-year-old child is unable to tie shoelaces independently. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate this child has not…A 4-year-old child is unable to catch a large ball with both hands. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate…Which of the following language milestones is typically achieved by a school-aged child?A school-aged child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which complication is associated with this condition if left untreated?A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?A child presents with a high fever and rash after receiving the varicella vaccine. What action should the nurse take?A nurse is administering the MMR vaccine to a child. What information should the nurse provide to the parent?A nurse is developing a discharge teaching plan for a child with gastroenteritis. Which dietary instruction should be included for…A 2-year-old with a history of seizures is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What action should the nurse take FIRST?Which milestone should a nurse expect to observe in an infant at 9 months of age?A 9-month-old infant is unable to transfer objects from one hand to another. Which developmental milestone should the nurse anticipate…