PEDS practice T5 2/5/2026
What teaching must the nurse emphasize to the family D/ Medications should be used even when the child is asymptomatic
when preparing a school-aged child with persistent
asthma for discharge?
A/ A cold, dry environment is desirable
B/ Limits should not be placed on their behaviour
C/ The health problem is gone when symptoms
subside
D/ Medications should be used even when the child is
asymptomatic
A 5 year-old child is admitted to the paediatric unit B/ Acute Appendicitis
complaining of colicky abdominal pain with guarding,
nausea, anorexia, and a low-grade fever. Palpation of
the right lower quadrant of the abdomen elicits pain.
What is the likely diagnosis for this patient?
A/ Ulcerative Colitis
B/ Acute Appendicitis
C/ Hirschsprung Disease
D/ Hookworm Infestation
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A 5-month-old infant is brought to the paediatric C/ Respiratory rate of 70/min
clinic for a routine monthly exam. What assessment
finding alerts the nurse to notify the primary HCP?
A/ HR of 100bpm
B/ BP of 75/48 mm Hg
C/ Respiratory rate of 70/min
D/ Temp 37.5C
While teaching a parents' group about acute otitis B/ Bacteria
media, the nurse includes the fact that among infants
and children, acute otitis media is an infection
commonly caused by:
A/ virus
B/ Bacteria
C/ fungus
D/ Rickettsia
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What is the priority nursing intervention for a 6- B/ Monitoring skin colour, anterior fontanel, and vitals
month-old infant with bronchiolitis?
A/ Discouraging parental visits to conserve energy
B/ Monitoring skin colour, anterior fontanel, and vitals
C/ Wearing gown, cap, mask, and gloves while
rendering care
D/ Promoting stimulating activities to meet
developmental needs
The parents of an infant recently diagnosed with A/ Undigested Fats
cystic fibrosis ask a nurse what causes the foul-
smelling, frothy shit. What is the best response by the
nurse?
A/ Undigested Fats
B/ Sodium and Chloride
C/ Partially digested Carbohydrates
D/ Lipase, Trypsin, and amylase release
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What teaching must the nurse emphasize to the family D/ Medications should be used even when the child is asymptomatic
when preparing a school-aged child with persistent
asthma for discharge?
A/ A cold, dry environment is desirable
B/ Limits should not be placed on their behaviour
C/ The health problem is gone when symptoms
subside
D/ Medications should be used even when the child is
asymptomatic
A 5 year-old child is admitted to the paediatric unit B/ Acute Appendicitis
complaining of colicky abdominal pain with guarding,
nausea, anorexia, and a low-grade fever. Palpation of
the right lower quadrant of the abdomen elicits pain.
What is the likely diagnosis for this patient?
A/ Ulcerative Colitis
B/ Acute Appendicitis
C/ Hirschsprung Disease
D/ Hookworm Infestation
PEDS practice T5 Page 1 of 28
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A 5-month-old infant is brought to the paediatric C/ Respiratory rate of 70/min
clinic for a routine monthly exam. What assessment
finding alerts the nurse to notify the primary HCP?
A/ HR of 100bpm
B/ BP of 75/48 mm Hg
C/ Respiratory rate of 70/min
D/ Temp 37.5C
While teaching a parents' group about acute otitis B/ Bacteria
media, the nurse includes the fact that among infants
and children, acute otitis media is an infection
commonly caused by:
A/ virus
B/ Bacteria
C/ fungus
D/ Rickettsia
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What is the priority nursing intervention for a 6- B/ Monitoring skin colour, anterior fontanel, and vitals
month-old infant with bronchiolitis?
A/ Discouraging parental visits to conserve energy
B/ Monitoring skin colour, anterior fontanel, and vitals
C/ Wearing gown, cap, mask, and gloves while
rendering care
D/ Promoting stimulating activities to meet
developmental needs
The parents of an infant recently diagnosed with A/ Undigested Fats
cystic fibrosis ask a nurse what causes the foul-
smelling, frothy shit. What is the best response by the
nurse?
A/ Undigested Fats
B/ Sodium and Chloride
C/ Partially digested Carbohydrates
D/ Lipase, Trypsin, and amylase release
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