Pediatric Midterm Review 2 – 2026 – 45+ Verified Q&As – Omphalocele, Hirschsprung, CHD, Leukemia, Kawasaki

This expert-verified Pediatric Midterm Review 2 contains 45+ high-yield questions and answers aligned with 2026 pediatric nursing exams, including NCLEX, ATI, and HESI frameworks. Designed in a clear, rapid-recall Q&A format, the guide covers congenital, surgical, hematologic, and infectious conditions in infants and children. Topics are drawn from foundational pediatric pathophysiology and evidence-based care standards, with a strong focus on critical thinking and safety-focused interventions. Key topics include: Gastrointestinal and surgical conditions: Omphalocele (with temperature control), gastroschisis, Hirschsprung disease, cleft lip repair, intussusception, encopresis, diaphragmatic hernia, fistulas Respiratory assessment: chest wall retractions, diaphragmatic hernia symptoms, respiratory distress management Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs): Tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of the aorta, tricuspid atresia, and PDA/VSD—grouped by blood flow alterations (increased, decreased, obstructed) Kawasaki disease and Rheumatic fever: symptoms, complications, and discharge teaching Leukemia and oncology nursing: early signs of ALL, neutropenic precautions, chemotherapy complications, Wilms tumor Post-operative care: tonsillectomy, cleft lip, cardiac catheterization recovery Pain management strategies: age-appropriate distraction techniques and non-pharmacologic support Lab interpretation and diagnostics: elevated WBCs, hemoglobin patterns, signs of infection This review is ideal for: RN, BSN, and LPN students in pediatric or maternal-child health courses NCLEX-RN/PN and ATI pediatric exam candidates Clinical instructors and preceptors looking to assign quick-reference review material Students focusing on congenital, hematologic, and GI disorders in children Each answer is succinct yet clinically rich, making this a powerful companion for both studying and last-minute review. Keywords: pediatric midterm, omphalocele, chest wall retractions, cleft lip care, Hirschsprung disease, intussusception, Tetralogy of Fallot, PDA, tricuspid atresia, Kawasaki disease, leukemia, Wilms tumor, diaphragmatic hernia, thrombocytopenia, pain distraction, NCLEX peds, GI defects, pediatric pathophysiology, HESI peds, ATI pediatric review