PAPER N28: NCLEX PEDIATRICS
Title: NCLEX Pediatrics Exam: 30
Practice Questions with Rationales
Keywords: Pediatrics nursing, pediatric
NCLEX, child health nursing, pediatric
practice questions, NCLEX prep, nursing
test bank
,Questions
1. A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child with suspected
dehydration. Which finding is most indicative? A) Sunken
fontanels B) Excessive thirst C) Dry mucous membranes
D) Decreased urine output
Explanation: Sunken fontanels are a reliable indicator of
dehydration in infants and young children.
2. A nurse is caring for a child with RSV. Which isolation
precaution should the nurse implement? A) Contact
precautions B) Droplet precautions C) Airborne precautions
D) Standard precautions only
Explanation: RSV is transmitted through respiratory droplets
and contact with contaminated surfaces.
, 3. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant for
developmental milestones. Which finding is expected? A)
The infant sits without support B) The infant rolls from
back to front C) The infant walks with assistance D) The
infant speaks single words
Explanation: Most 6-month-old infants can roll from back to
front.
4. A nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell crisis. Which
intervention is a priority? A) Encourage oral fluids B)
Apply cold compresses C) Administer oxygen D)
Administer pain medication
Explanation: Pain management is a priority during a sickle cell
crisis to alleviate severe pain.
Title: NCLEX Pediatrics Exam: 30
Practice Questions with Rationales
Keywords: Pediatrics nursing, pediatric
NCLEX, child health nursing, pediatric
practice questions, NCLEX prep, nursing
test bank
,Questions
1. A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old child with suspected
dehydration. Which finding is most indicative? A) Sunken
fontanels B) Excessive thirst C) Dry mucous membranes
D) Decreased urine output
Explanation: Sunken fontanels are a reliable indicator of
dehydration in infants and young children.
2. A nurse is caring for a child with RSV. Which isolation
precaution should the nurse implement? A) Contact
precautions B) Droplet precautions C) Airborne precautions
D) Standard precautions only
Explanation: RSV is transmitted through respiratory droplets
and contact with contaminated surfaces.
, 3. A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant for
developmental milestones. Which finding is expected? A)
The infant sits without support B) The infant rolls from
back to front C) The infant walks with assistance D) The
infant speaks single words
Explanation: Most 6-month-old infants can roll from back to
front.
4. A nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell crisis. Which
intervention is a priority? A) Encourage oral fluids B)
Apply cold compresses C) Administer oxygen D)
Administer pain medication
Explanation: Pain management is a priority during a sickle cell
crisis to alleviate severe pain.
