Pediatrics NCLEX Practice Questions
299 questions
A child presents with sudden onset of fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, and photophobia. The nurse suspects meningitis. Which diagnostic test…A nurse is preparing to administer the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should administer the…A child presents with a severe allergic reaction after receiving a vaccine. Which action should the nurse take first?Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, often caused by a viral infection?A preschooler with a history of Kawasaki disease presents with fever, conjunctival injection, rash, and swollen hands and feet. Which…A 2-year-old child presents with a "bull's eye" rash following a camping trip. What condition is most likely?A child with tetralogy of Fallot experiences a "tet spell" during playtime. What action should the nurse take first?A nurse is assessing the language development of a 3-year-old child. Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe as…A 3-month-old infant is brought to the clinic by the parents for persistent vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse suspects rotavirus…The nurse is caring for an infant with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?A child with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents with decerebrate posturing. Which area of the brain is most likely…A newborn is diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Preoperatively, which of the following assessments would be a priority for the…When documenting immunization administration in the electronic health record, the nurse should include all of the following EXCEPT:Which condition is characterized by a lack of coordination and balance, often affecting voluntary movements?A nurse is teaching parents about medications for their child with hypertension. Which statement by the parents indicates a need…A nurse is reviewing immunization records for a 4-year-old child and notices that the child is missing a dose of…A 4-year-old child is unable to draw a person with at least 6 body parts. Which developmental milestone should the…A child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following insulin regimens is typically used to manage…What is the most common type of headache in children?A nurse is educating a parent about the rotavirus vaccine. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the rotavirus…A newborn is diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot. Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse expect to assess?A child with tetralogy of Fallot is admitted to the pediatric unit. The nurse should assess the child for which…Which cardiac defect is commonly associated with Down syndrome?When educating parents about childhood immunizations, the nurse should emphasize the importance of:A 6-month-old infant is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. Which of the following findings would be most concerning in this client?A 6-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which assessment finding is most indicative…Which of the following interventions is contraindicated in the management of epiglottitis?Which milestone should a nurse expect to observe in an infant at 12 months of age?Which condition is characterized by repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, interests, and activities?A child with sickle cell disease is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which pain management strategy would be MOST effective?A child presents with irritability, photophobia, and a positive Brudzinski sign. What condition is most likely?Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroenteritis in children?Which condition is characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles, leading to difficulty walking and breathing?What is the most common type of neural tube defect?Which of the following side effects is MOST likely to occur following an MMR vaccination?A parent expresses concern about the safety of thimerosal, a preservative found in some vaccines. What is the best response…Which of the following statements accurately describes the pathophysiology of muscular dystrophy?Which medication is commonly prescribed to prevent clot formation in a pediatric patient with a history of rheumatic fever?By what age should a child typically be able to stack two blocks?What is the most common type of muscular dystrophy in children?Which milestone should a nurse expect to observe in a toddler at 18 months of age?A nurse is caring for a child with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). Which immediate post-surgical intervention would be…Which vaccine is recommended for adolescents to prevent meningococcal disease?Which of the following precautions should the nurse take when administering a vaccine to a child with a latex allergy?The parents of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy ask the nurse about the prognosis for their child. The nurse's…A nurse is providing discharge education to parents of a child with coarctation of the aorta. Which instruction is most…A newborn is diagnosed with Down syndrome. Which characteristic finding would the nurse expect to observe on physical exam?A child experiences a fainting episode after receiving a vaccination. What is the MOST important initial nursing intervention?Which of the following statements is TRUE about the administration of intramuscular (IM) injections in infants?
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