ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NUR-CHAP 1
PREPARATION GUIDE COMMON QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
What is the number one cause for mortality among children? ANSWER >> Motor
vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent
care center. The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The
mother asks, "Why is my child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best
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, response by the nurse? ANSWER >> "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced
education in the diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in? ANSWER >> Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to
address issues related to the "new morbidity"? ANSWER >> Academic difficulties,
violence, and other mental health issues
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent? ANSWER >>
Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
Explanation
Telephone consent documented with two witness signatures is appropriate
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is
present. What would prevent informed consent from being obtained? ANSWER >>
Learning the mother is not the custodial parent
Explanation
It would not be legal for this mother to give consent.
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PREPARATION GUIDE COMMON QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
What is the number one cause for mortality among children? ANSWER >> Motor
vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent
care center. The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The
mother asks, "Why is my child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best
1
, response by the nurse? ANSWER >> "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced
education in the diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in? ANSWER >> Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to
address issues related to the "new morbidity"? ANSWER >> Academic difficulties,
violence, and other mental health issues
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent? ANSWER >>
Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
Explanation
Telephone consent documented with two witness signatures is appropriate
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is
present. What would prevent informed consent from being obtained? ANSWER >>
Learning the mother is not the custodial parent
Explanation
It would not be legal for this mother to give consent.
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