NCLEX-RN Pediatric Nursing Flashcards

According to Erikson, what is the developmental crisis for an infant (birth to 1 year)?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental crisis for a toddler (1 to 3 years)?

Select the correct closure timeline for infant fontanels:

Select the correct milestones for infant birth weight progression:

At what age is it recommended to introduce solid foods to an infant?

Which finding indicates a toddler is physically ready for toilet training?

During which age range does separation anxiety typically begin to emerge?

Why does a child with Tetralogy of Fallot instinctively squat during a hypercyanotic spell ("Tet spell")?

Complete the assessment findings for Coarctation of the Aorta:

What specific recent infection is the primary risk factor for developing Rheumatic Fever?

Which medication is uniquely indicated for Kawasaki Disease despite the general contraindication in children due to Reye's Syndrome risk?

Which positioning is the priority for an infant immediately following Cleft Lip repair?

What are the two hallmark physical assessment findings of pyloric stenosis?

How is the stool described in a child with intussusception?

How is the stool described in a child with Hirschsprung's disease (congenital aganglionic megacolon)?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental crisis for a preschooler (3 to 6 years)?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental crisis for a school-age child (6 to 12 years)?

According to Erikson, what is the developmental crisis for an adolescent (12 to 18 years)?

Match the Piaget cognitive development stage to the age group:

Select the correct timing for grasp reflex development/disappearance:

Which of the following congenital heart defects is classified as Cyanotic (Right-to-Left Shunt)?

Name one of the "3 C's" that indicate Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) during feeding.

Which assessment finding in an infant under 4 weeks suggests Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)?

What is the primary initial treatment method for congenital clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus)?

A child presents with drooling, dysphagia, and stridor. Which nursing action is contraindicated?

What is the hallmark sound associated with the cough in Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)?

Which transmission-based precautions are required for a child hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?

When should pancreatic enzymes be administered to a child with Cystic Fibrosis?

What are the priority nursing interventions for a child in a vaso-occlusive Sickle Cell crisis?

What is the immediate intervention for hemarthrosis (bleeding into the joint) in a child with Hemophilia?

A child is diagnosed with Wilms Tumor. What specific warning sign should be placed at the bedside?

Select the characteristics associated with Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN):

Select the hallmark findings of Nephrotic Syndrome:

Which instruction is critical for a family treating a child with scabies using permethrin cream?

When can a child with Varicella (chickenpox) return to school?

What are the small, blue-white spots found on the buccal mucosa characteristic of Rubeola (Measles)?

Select the correct technique for administering ear drops based on age:

What is the most serious long-term systemic effect of lead poisoning in children?

Which assessment finding in an infant is most suggestive of bacterial meningitis?

Because Type 1 Diabetes involves the destruction of beta cells, what medication is mandatory for survival?

What is the primary trigger for a simple febrile seizure in a child?

What eye assessment finding is characteristic of severe hydrocephalus in infants?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a newborn with a myelomeningocele (spina bifida) prior to surgery?

Name one physical or medical characteristic commonly associated with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).

A nurse observes bruises in various stages of healing on a toddler. The parent's explanation does not match the injuries. What is the nurse's legal responsibility?

Select the correct emergency intervention for a choking victim based on age:

What subtle behavioral sign in a child following a tonsillectomy indicates post-operative hemorrhage?

Which assessment finding is the most reliable indicator of moderate to severe dehydration in an infant?

Is Cerebral Palsy a progressive or nonprogressive disorder?

A child with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) has severe thrombocytopenia. Which intervention is indicated?

Identify the correct medication classification for asthma management:

To prevent Reye Syndrome, which medication class must be avoided in children recovering from viral infections (flu/chickenpox)?

When is the first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine administered to a newborn?

Select the correct vaccine formulation for the specific age group:

The nurse is screening a 15-month-old for the MMR vaccine. Which finding is a contraindication?

What type of vaccine is Varicella and when is the first dose typically administered?

A 9-month-old infant presents to the clinic for catch-up vaccines. Why does the nurse withhold the Rotavirus vaccine?

Name one vaccine that contains a live virus.

Which assessment finding warrants deferring a scheduled immunization?

Select the appropriate medication management for post-vaccination side effects:

When can a child be switched from a rear-facing to a forward-facing car seat?

A parent calls the nurse reporting their toddler just swallowed dish soap. What is the priority instruction?

What are the two most effective strategies to prevent drowning in a home swimming pool?

Is the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) a live vaccine, and how is it administered?