NSG 6435 FAMILY HEALTH III PEDIATRICS
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GUIDE 2026
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a child who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus and has been receiving insulin via subcutaneous infusion
pump. Which of the following laboratory tests would verify the
average blood glucose level over the past 2 months? Answer:
Glycosylated hemoglobin
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who
has a new diagnosis of enterobiasis. The nurse should advise the
guardian to take which of the following actions to prevent infection?
Answer: Trim the child's fingernails short
◉ A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who has
manifestations of physical abuse. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? Answer: Report the suspected abuse to the
authorities
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about glucose monitoring with the
parent of a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer: "Put your child's finger under warm, running water prior to
collecting blood."
, ◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the guardian
of a 14-month-old toddler who has a spastic cerebral palsy. Which of
the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding
of the teaching? Answer: "I will perform daily stretching exercises to
my toddler's affected muscles."
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is assisting in the care of a
toddler. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.
Answer: Parent reports the child's voice sounds muffled when they
speak
Toddler's chin is trust forward with tongue protruding, excessive
drooling present
Inspiratory stridor auscultated, mild suprasternal retractions visible
Temperature 39.3° C (102.8°F)
Heart rate 142/min
Respiratory rate 34/min
Oxygen saturation 91% on room air
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is assisting in the care of a
toddler. For each toddler finding, click to specify if the finding is
consistent with Acute Epiglottitis, Acute Laryngotracheobronchititis,
or Acute Spasmodic Laryngitis Answer: Acute Epiglottitis: Age, Lung
sounds, Parent report of voice characteristics, Temperature
Acute laryngothracheobronchitis: Age, Lung sounds
Acute Spasmodic Laryngitis: Age, Lung sounds
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GUIDE 2026
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a child who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus and has been receiving insulin via subcutaneous infusion
pump. Which of the following laboratory tests would verify the
average blood glucose level over the past 2 months? Answer:
Glycosylated hemoglobin
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who
has a new diagnosis of enterobiasis. The nurse should advise the
guardian to take which of the following actions to prevent infection?
Answer: Trim the child's fingernails short
◉ A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who has
manifestations of physical abuse. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? Answer: Report the suspected abuse to the
authorities
◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about glucose monitoring with the
parent of a child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer: "Put your child's finger under warm, running water prior to
collecting blood."
, ◉ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the guardian
of a 14-month-old toddler who has a spastic cerebral palsy. Which of
the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding
of the teaching? Answer: "I will perform daily stretching exercises to
my toddler's affected muscles."
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is assisting in the care of a
toddler. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.
Answer: Parent reports the child's voice sounds muffled when they
speak
Toddler's chin is trust forward with tongue protruding, excessive
drooling present
Inspiratory stridor auscultated, mild suprasternal retractions visible
Temperature 39.3° C (102.8°F)
Heart rate 142/min
Respiratory rate 34/min
Oxygen saturation 91% on room air
◉ A nurse in an emergency department is assisting in the care of a
toddler. For each toddler finding, click to specify if the finding is
consistent with Acute Epiglottitis, Acute Laryngotracheobronchititis,
or Acute Spasmodic Laryngitis Answer: Acute Epiglottitis: Age, Lung
sounds, Parent report of voice characteristics, Temperature
Acute laryngothracheobronchitis: Age, Lung sounds
Acute Spasmodic Laryngitis: Age, Lung sounds
