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NUR 230 Exam 4 Pediatric Final Exam Study QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NUR 230 Exam 4 Pediatric Final Exam Study
Exam Coverage
The NUR 230 Pediatric Final Exam commonly evaluates nursing knowledge related to growth
and development, pediatric assessment, common childhood illnesses, immunizations,
pediatric pharmacology, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases,
neurological conditions, endocrine disorders, hematologic disorders, emergency care, and
family-centered nursing care. Students are expected to apply clinical reasoning, developmental
understanding, medication safety, and nursing interventions appropriate for infants, toddlers,
school-age children, and adolescents. Key topics include asthma management, dehydration,
fever management, pediatric medication dosing, congenital disorders, childhood infections,
safety and injury prevention, and communication with children and caregivers.
Batch 1 – Questions 1–50
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Question 1
A pediatric nurse is assessing the developmental milestones of a 12-month-old infant during a
routine health visit. Which developmental milestone would be considered appropriate for this
age?
A. Walking independently without support
B. Saying several complex sentences
C. Pulling to stand and beginning to cruise along furniture
D. Riding a tricycle independently
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
By 12 months, most infants pull to stand and cruise along furniture. Independent walking may
occur but is not required at this age.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching parents about safe sleep practices for their newborn infant. Which
instruction is most appropriate to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome?
A. Place the infant on their stomach for sleep
B. Place the infant on their back on a firm mattress
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C. Allow the infant to sleep with soft blankets
D. Place pillows around the infant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Infants should be placed on their backs on a firm mattress without loose bedding to reduce
SIDS risk.
Question 3
A child presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. Which pediatric
respiratory condition most commonly produces these symptoms?
A. Croup
B. Asthma
C. Bronchiolitis
D. Pneumonia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Croup causes barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor due to upper airway
inflammation.
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Question 4
A nurse is caring for a toddler with acute gastroenteritis experiencing vomiting and diarrhea.
Which complication is the greatest concern for young children with this condition?
A. Dehydration
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Asthma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Children lose fluids rapidly, so dehydration is the most serious complication.
Question 5
A pediatric patient diagnosed with asthma is prescribed a rescue inhaler. Which medication
class is most commonly used as a rescue treatment for acute asthma symptoms?
A. Short-acting beta agonists
B. Antibiotics
NUR 230 Exam 4 Pediatric Final Exam Study QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NUR 230 Exam 4 Pediatric Final Exam Study
Exam Coverage
The NUR 230 Pediatric Final Exam commonly evaluates nursing knowledge related to growth
and development, pediatric assessment, common childhood illnesses, immunizations,
pediatric pharmacology, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious diseases,
neurological conditions, endocrine disorders, hematologic disorders, emergency care, and
family-centered nursing care. Students are expected to apply clinical reasoning, developmental
understanding, medication safety, and nursing interventions appropriate for infants, toddlers,
school-age children, and adolescents. Key topics include asthma management, dehydration,
fever management, pediatric medication dosing, congenital disorders, childhood infections,
safety and injury prevention, and communication with children and caregivers.
Batch 1 – Questions 1–50
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Question 1
A pediatric nurse is assessing the developmental milestones of a 12-month-old infant during a
routine health visit. Which developmental milestone would be considered appropriate for this
age?
A. Walking independently without support
B. Saying several complex sentences
C. Pulling to stand and beginning to cruise along furniture
D. Riding a tricycle independently
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
By 12 months, most infants pull to stand and cruise along furniture. Independent walking may
occur but is not required at this age.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching parents about safe sleep practices for their newborn infant. Which
instruction is most appropriate to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome?
A. Place the infant on their stomach for sleep
B. Place the infant on their back on a firm mattress
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C. Allow the infant to sleep with soft blankets
D. Place pillows around the infant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Infants should be placed on their backs on a firm mattress without loose bedding to reduce
SIDS risk.
Question 3
A child presents with barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness. Which pediatric
respiratory condition most commonly produces these symptoms?
A. Croup
B. Asthma
C. Bronchiolitis
D. Pneumonia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Croup causes barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor due to upper airway
inflammation.
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Question 4
A nurse is caring for a toddler with acute gastroenteritis experiencing vomiting and diarrhea.
Which complication is the greatest concern for young children with this condition?
A. Dehydration
B. Hypertension
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Asthma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Children lose fluids rapidly, so dehydration is the most serious complication.
Question 5
A pediatric patient diagnosed with asthma is prescribed a rescue inhaler. Which medication
class is most commonly used as a rescue treatment for acute asthma symptoms?
A. Short-acting beta agonists
B. Antibiotics
