MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY NUR 306 PEDIATRIC NURSING
— EXAM 2|QUESTION AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
1. Most common type of pediatric fracture:
A) Greenstick
B) Spiral
C) Transverse
D) Comminuted
Answer: A
(Children’s bones bend rather than break completely.)
2. Signs of dehydration in toddlers:
A) Dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, decreased urine output
B) Rash only
C) Fever only
D) Cough only
Answer: A
(Classic early and late signs.)
3. First-line therapy for mild dehydration:
A) Oral rehydration solution
B) IV fluids
C) Antibiotics
D) Observation
Answer: A
(Safe and effective for mild/moderate cases.)
4. Signs of severe dehydration:
A) Hypotension, tachycardia, lethargy
B) Thirst only
C) Fever only
D) Irritability only
Answer: A
(Requires urgent IV resuscitation.)
5. Cystic fibrosis major respiratory symptom:
A) Chronic productive cough
, B) Wheezing only
C) Barking cough
D) Sneezing
Answer: A
(Mucus buildup leads to chronic lung issues.)
6. CF pancreatic complication:
A) Malabsorption, steatorrhea
B) Diabetes only
C) Hypoglycemia only
D) Jaundice only
Answer: A
(Pancreatic enzyme deficiency causes poor digestion.)
7. CF enzyme replacement timing:
A) With meals and snacks
B) Once daily
C) Only at night
D) PRN
Answer: A
(Ensures proper nutrient absorption.)
8. Asthma long-term control medication:
A) Inhaled corticosteroids
B) Short-acting bronchodilator only
C) Antihistamines only
D) Antibiotics
Answer: A
(Reduces airway inflammation.)
9. Acute asthma attack intervention:
A) Short-acting beta-agonist (albuterol)
B) Antihistamines
C) Oral fluids only
D) Antibiotics
Answer: A
(Relieves bronchospasm immediately.)
10. Most common pediatric infection:
A) Otitis media
, B) Pneumonia
C) Influenza
D) Gastroenteritis
Answer: A
(Due to short, horizontal eustachian tubes.)
11. Otitis media prevention:
A) Avoid second-hand smoke, proper feeding position
B) Routine antibiotics
C) Isolation
D) Observation only
Answer: A
(Reduces infection risk.)
12. Tonsillitis typical sign:
A) Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever
B) Cough only
C) Rash only
D) Vomiting only
Answer: A
(Classic clinical presentation.)
13. Kawasaki disease hallmark:
A) Fever >5 days, strawberry tongue, conjunctivitis
B) Rash only
C) Cough only
D) Vomiting only
Answer: A
(Systemic vasculitis requiring IVIG.)
14. Priority intervention for Kawasaki disease:
A) IVIG therapy, monitor cardiac status
B) Oral fluids only
C) Antibiotics only
D) Observation
Answer: A
(Prevents coronary artery aneurysms.)
15. Tetralogy of Fallot classic sign:
A) Cyanotic “tet” spells
— EXAM 2|QUESTION AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|2026 UPDATE
1. Most common type of pediatric fracture:
A) Greenstick
B) Spiral
C) Transverse
D) Comminuted
Answer: A
(Children’s bones bend rather than break completely.)
2. Signs of dehydration in toddlers:
A) Dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, decreased urine output
B) Rash only
C) Fever only
D) Cough only
Answer: A
(Classic early and late signs.)
3. First-line therapy for mild dehydration:
A) Oral rehydration solution
B) IV fluids
C) Antibiotics
D) Observation
Answer: A
(Safe and effective for mild/moderate cases.)
4. Signs of severe dehydration:
A) Hypotension, tachycardia, lethargy
B) Thirst only
C) Fever only
D) Irritability only
Answer: A
(Requires urgent IV resuscitation.)
5. Cystic fibrosis major respiratory symptom:
A) Chronic productive cough
, B) Wheezing only
C) Barking cough
D) Sneezing
Answer: A
(Mucus buildup leads to chronic lung issues.)
6. CF pancreatic complication:
A) Malabsorption, steatorrhea
B) Diabetes only
C) Hypoglycemia only
D) Jaundice only
Answer: A
(Pancreatic enzyme deficiency causes poor digestion.)
7. CF enzyme replacement timing:
A) With meals and snacks
B) Once daily
C) Only at night
D) PRN
Answer: A
(Ensures proper nutrient absorption.)
8. Asthma long-term control medication:
A) Inhaled corticosteroids
B) Short-acting bronchodilator only
C) Antihistamines only
D) Antibiotics
Answer: A
(Reduces airway inflammation.)
9. Acute asthma attack intervention:
A) Short-acting beta-agonist (albuterol)
B) Antihistamines
C) Oral fluids only
D) Antibiotics
Answer: A
(Relieves bronchospasm immediately.)
10. Most common pediatric infection:
A) Otitis media
, B) Pneumonia
C) Influenza
D) Gastroenteritis
Answer: A
(Due to short, horizontal eustachian tubes.)
11. Otitis media prevention:
A) Avoid second-hand smoke, proper feeding position
B) Routine antibiotics
C) Isolation
D) Observation only
Answer: A
(Reduces infection risk.)
12. Tonsillitis typical sign:
A) Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever
B) Cough only
C) Rash only
D) Vomiting only
Answer: A
(Classic clinical presentation.)
13. Kawasaki disease hallmark:
A) Fever >5 days, strawberry tongue, conjunctivitis
B) Rash only
C) Cough only
D) Vomiting only
Answer: A
(Systemic vasculitis requiring IVIG.)
14. Priority intervention for Kawasaki disease:
A) IVIG therapy, monitor cardiac status
B) Oral fluids only
C) Antibiotics only
D) Observation
Answer: A
(Prevents coronary artery aneurysms.)
15. Tetralogy of Fallot classic sign:
A) Cyanotic “tet” spells
