NCLEX RN Pediatrics
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Question 1 of 5.
The charge nurse finds the mother of a child with a chronic bladder condition requiring clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) visibly upset. The mother states, "That other nurse said parents are not allowed to perform CIC in the hospital because of increased infection risk." The charge nurse should tell the parent:
A. Your child is exposed to additional bacterial in the hospital that makes CIC unsafe.
B. You can catheterize your child as long as you use sterile technique.
C. You can use CIC on your child. I will talk with your nurse to clarify the policy.
D. I can tell you are having a conflict with this nurse. I will switch assignments.
Explanation: Clarifying policies supports parental involvement.
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is discharging an 8-month-old who weighs 15 lb from the hospital. The parents have put the child in the back seat of the car with the car seat facing the front. The nurse should:
A. Ask the parents to wait while obtaining the correct car seat.
B. Complete the discharge with the child sitting facing the front seat.
C. Give the parents a manual on proper car seat placement.
D. Explain the need for the rear-facing position and request assistance from a car seat technician.
Explanation: Rear-facing car seats are recommended for infants under 2 years to protect their neck and spine.
Question 3 of 5.
An 8-month-old infant is seen in the well-child clinic for a routine checkup. The nurse should expect the infant to be able to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
A. Say 'mama' and 'dada' with specific meaning.
B. Feed self with a spoon.
C. Play peek-a-boo.
D. Walk independently.
E. Stack two blocks.
F. Transfer object from hand to hand.
Explanation: Playing peek-a-boo and transferring objects are typical 8-month milestones; others occur later.
Question 4 of 5.
A nurse working in the nursery identifies a goal for a mother of a newborn to demonstrate positive attachment behaviors upon discharge. Which intervention would be least effective in accomplishing this goal?
A. Provide opportunities for the mother to hold and examine the newborn.
B. Engage the mother in the newborn's care.
C. Create an environment that fosters privacy for the mother and newborn.
D. Identify strategies to prevent difficulties in parenting.
Explanation: Preventing parenting difficulties is less directly related to fostering immediate attachment.
Question 5 of 5.
When planning a 15-month-old toddler's daily diet with the parents, which of the following amounts of milk should the nurse include?
A. 1/2 to 1 cup.
B. 2 to 3 cups.
C. 4 to 5 cups.
Explanation: Toddlers need 2-3 cups of milk daily to meet nutritional needs.