TEST BANK FOR WONG'S ESSENTIALS
OF PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What is the associated risk of childhood obesity that the nurse should include in a teaching
session? - ANS Type II diabetes
What is the second-leading cause of death for boys aged 15 to 19 years? - ANS Homicide
What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year? - ANS Unintentional injuries
What is the leading cause of death in children younger than 1 year? - ANS Congenital
anomalies
What health issue is not associated with childhood obesity? - ANS Type I diabetes
Which health problem ranks fourth as a cause of death in boys aged 15 to 19 years? -
ANS Cancer
What cognitive level is required to remember the associated risks of childhood obesity? -
ANS Remember
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,What cognitive level is required to understand the second-leading cause of death in
adolescents? - ANS Understand
What is the first cause of death in children older than 1 year? - ANS Unintentional injuries
What is the significance of firearm homicide in the context of adolescent health? - ANS It is
the second overall cause of death in boys aged 15 to 19 years.
What is the major health concern related to unintentional injuries in children? - ANS They are
the leading cause of death after age 1 year.
Which health issue is the leading cause of death in African-American males aged 15 to 19 years?
- ANS Homicide
What is the relationship between respiratory disease and childhood obesity? -
ANS Respiratory disease is not associated with obesity.
What is the relationship between celiac disease and childhood obesity? - ANS Celiac disease
is not associated with obesity.
Which age group experiences the highest rate of death from unintentional injuries? -
ANS Children older than 1 year.
What is the role of the nurse in planning health promotion for childhood obesity? - ANS To
include associated risks such as Type II diabetes.
What is the primary focus of the nursing process in relation to health promotion? -
ANS Planning.
What is the significance of congenital anomalies in pediatric health? - ANS They are the
leading cause of death in children younger than 1 year.
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,In terms of adolescent health, what is the third-leading cause of death? - ANS Suicide.
What is the fourth-leading cause of death for boys aged 15 to 19 years? - ANS Cancer.
What is the main focus of Chapter 01 in Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing? -
ANS Children, Their Families, and the Nurse.
What is the primary concern of health promotion and maintenance in pediatric nursing? -
ANS To address risks and health issues relevant to children and adolescents.
What is the impact of unintentional injuries on pediatric populations? - ANS They significantly
contribute to mortality rates in children.
What is the expected outcome of effective health promotion strategies in pediatric nursing? -
ANS Reduction in childhood morbidity and mortality.
What is the importance of understanding cultural influences in pediatric nursing? - ANS To
provide culturally competent care to children and families.
What factor most impacts the type of injury a child is susceptible to according to their age? -
ANS The developmental level of the child.
How does a child's physical health relate to injuries? - ANS It may facilitate recovery from an
injury but does not impact the type of injury.
What is the relationship between educational level and developmental level in determining
injury types? - ANS Educational level is related to developmental level but is not as important
in determining the type of injury.
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, How does the number of responsible adults in the home affect child injuries? - ANS It may
affect the number of unintentional injuries but not the type of injury.
What are the three key components of family-centered care? - ANS Respect, collaboration,
and support.
What does family-centered care recognize about the family? - ANS The family is the constant
in a child's life.
What is a non-therapeutic action a nurse might take regarding family involvement? -
ANS Taking over total care of the child, which increases stress on the family.
What is a key intervention for providing atraumatic care? - ANS Preparing the child before
any unfamiliar treatment or procedure.
What are some components of atraumatic care? - ANS Preparing the child for treatments,
controlling pain, allowing privacy, providing play activities, and respecting cultural differences.
What indicates a nontherapeutic relationship between a nurse and a patient? - ANS Concern
by other staff members about the nurse's closeness with the patient and family.
What is a characteristic of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship? - ANS Allowing the nurse
to care for the same patient over an extended time.
How can a nurse protect themselves while providing therapeutic care? - ANS By being able to
withdraw emotionally when emotional overload occurs.
What is clinical reasoning? - ANS A cognitive process used to analyze data.
What is the role of teaching skills in nursing care? - ANS To instruct the patient and family
rather than doing everything for them.
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OF PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
What is the associated risk of childhood obesity that the nurse should include in a teaching
session? - ANS Type II diabetes
What is the second-leading cause of death for boys aged 15 to 19 years? - ANS Homicide
What is the major cause of death for children older than 1 year? - ANS Unintentional injuries
What is the leading cause of death in children younger than 1 year? - ANS Congenital
anomalies
What health issue is not associated with childhood obesity? - ANS Type I diabetes
Which health problem ranks fourth as a cause of death in boys aged 15 to 19 years? -
ANS Cancer
What cognitive level is required to remember the associated risks of childhood obesity? -
ANS Remember
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,What cognitive level is required to understand the second-leading cause of death in
adolescents? - ANS Understand
What is the first cause of death in children older than 1 year? - ANS Unintentional injuries
What is the significance of firearm homicide in the context of adolescent health? - ANS It is
the second overall cause of death in boys aged 15 to 19 years.
What is the major health concern related to unintentional injuries in children? - ANS They are
the leading cause of death after age 1 year.
Which health issue is the leading cause of death in African-American males aged 15 to 19 years?
- ANS Homicide
What is the relationship between respiratory disease and childhood obesity? -
ANS Respiratory disease is not associated with obesity.
What is the relationship between celiac disease and childhood obesity? - ANS Celiac disease
is not associated with obesity.
Which age group experiences the highest rate of death from unintentional injuries? -
ANS Children older than 1 year.
What is the role of the nurse in planning health promotion for childhood obesity? - ANS To
include associated risks such as Type II diabetes.
What is the primary focus of the nursing process in relation to health promotion? -
ANS Planning.
What is the significance of congenital anomalies in pediatric health? - ANS They are the
leading cause of death in children younger than 1 year.
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,In terms of adolescent health, what is the third-leading cause of death? - ANS Suicide.
What is the fourth-leading cause of death for boys aged 15 to 19 years? - ANS Cancer.
What is the main focus of Chapter 01 in Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing? -
ANS Children, Their Families, and the Nurse.
What is the primary concern of health promotion and maintenance in pediatric nursing? -
ANS To address risks and health issues relevant to children and adolescents.
What is the impact of unintentional injuries on pediatric populations? - ANS They significantly
contribute to mortality rates in children.
What is the expected outcome of effective health promotion strategies in pediatric nursing? -
ANS Reduction in childhood morbidity and mortality.
What is the importance of understanding cultural influences in pediatric nursing? - ANS To
provide culturally competent care to children and families.
What factor most impacts the type of injury a child is susceptible to according to their age? -
ANS The developmental level of the child.
How does a child's physical health relate to injuries? - ANS It may facilitate recovery from an
injury but does not impact the type of injury.
What is the relationship between educational level and developmental level in determining
injury types? - ANS Educational level is related to developmental level but is not as important
in determining the type of injury.
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, How does the number of responsible adults in the home affect child injuries? - ANS It may
affect the number of unintentional injuries but not the type of injury.
What are the three key components of family-centered care? - ANS Respect, collaboration,
and support.
What does family-centered care recognize about the family? - ANS The family is the constant
in a child's life.
What is a non-therapeutic action a nurse might take regarding family involvement? -
ANS Taking over total care of the child, which increases stress on the family.
What is a key intervention for providing atraumatic care? - ANS Preparing the child before
any unfamiliar treatment or procedure.
What are some components of atraumatic care? - ANS Preparing the child for treatments,
controlling pain, allowing privacy, providing play activities, and respecting cultural differences.
What indicates a nontherapeutic relationship between a nurse and a patient? - ANS Concern
by other staff members about the nurse's closeness with the patient and family.
What is a characteristic of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship? - ANS Allowing the nurse
to care for the same patient over an extended time.
How can a nurse protect themselves while providing therapeutic care? - ANS By being able to
withdraw emotionally when emotional overload occurs.
What is clinical reasoning? - ANS A cognitive process used to analyze data.
What is the role of teaching skills in nursing care? - ANS To instruct the patient and family
rather than doing everything for them.
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