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PEDS EXAM 1-PREP U PRACTICE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
2026 QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The best way for an infant's parent to help the child complete the
developmental task of the first year is to:
respond to the infant consistently
The nurse is making a home visit and observes the 7-month-old pulling the
family dog's hair and ears. Which parenting skill does the nurse determine is
most effective?
The parent tells the child "no" with a stern voice and pulls the child's hand away from
the dog
The nurse is assessing a 1 year old at the well child annual visit and notes the
child is meeting the growth parameters. After noting the birth weight was 8
pounds (3.6 kg) and the length was 20 inches long, which measurements
reflecting height/weight would the nurse expect to document for this visit?
A. 20 lb and 28 inches
B. 24 pounds and 30 inches
B. 24 pounds and 30 inches
After the nurse provides education to new parents about appropriate sleeping
habits for infants which statement by a parent would indicate to the nurse that
teaching needs to reoccur?
my spouse gave the baby a special bear that I will place in the crib
A 5 month old being assessed was born at 32 weeks. The nurse doing the well
child check up should compare the infant to what norms?
the development of a 3 month old
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 2 month old
infant in relation to growth and development. Which statement from the parent
demonstrates proper understanding?
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I can expect my infant to be able to raise the head up when on the stomach within
the next month
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of an infant who is being seen for
the 12-month well child visit. Which finding(s) is normal for this infant? SATA
A. infant walks independently
B. heart rate 101 bpm
C. infant has moderate head lag
D. RR 28 breaths/min
E. temp 100.6 F
A. infant walks independently
B. heart rate 101 bpm
D. RR 28 breaths/min
The birthing parent of an infant questions the nurse about their infant's
teething. The nurse provides client education. Which statement by the parent
indicates understanding of the information provided?
A. my baby will most likely have their upper middle teeth com in first
B. the first teeth that will likely appear are the lower incisors
B. the first teeth that will likely appear are the lower incisors
During the first visit to the pediatrician's practice the nurse is performing an
admission interview and assessment of a 4 week old infant. The birthing
parent states "I am sure my baby knows my smell because they are much
more settled in my arms rather than my parent's arms when they are upset."
What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. babies really can't tell the difference between people at that age
B. maybe they just know your voice better than your parent's
C. you may be right, since infants can sense their birthing parent's smell as
early as 7 days old
D. I'm not sure a 4 week old infant can tell their birthing parent from another
person's smell
C. you may be right, since infants can sense their birthing parents smell as early as 7
days old
What information would the nurse include when teaching the parents of an
infant about colic?
Colic symptoms will probably fade at 3 months of age
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The nurse is educating the parent of a 6 month old child about the symptoms
for teething. Which symptoms would the nurse identify?
increased biting and sucking
The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 6 month old child. When palpating
the location in which the primary teeth erupt, which location is being
assessed?
A. upper central gumline
B. lower central gumline
B. lower central gumline
A new birthing parent reports that they are exhausted and that the little sleep
they get is determined by their infant. Which suggestion should the nurse
prioritize to help the parent establish healthy sleeping patterns in their infant?
use the crib for sleeping only, not for play activities
A parent asks the nurse where the microwave is so that they can warm up
breast milk to feed their infant. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. make sure that you test the milk on your wrist before feeding
B. you should warm the milk under warm water instead
B. you should warm the milk under warm water instead
The nurse is educating the parents of a newborn prior to discharge home. The
parents demonstrate teaching was successful when making which statement?
SATA
A. I will not be concerned if my newborn has stools that begin to have a
yellowish color to them
B. We should get some rest in about 1 month when the newborn starts
sleeping through the night
C. I plan to add a little rice cereal to my breast milk so my newborn will sleep
longer at night
D. I understand it is normal for newborns to lose 5% to 10% of their
bodyweight after birth
E. My newborn can see up-close things, like our faces, better than things at a
distance
A. I will not be concerned if my newborn has stools that begin to have a yellowish
color to them
D. I understand it is normal for newborns to lose 5% to 10% of their bodyweight after
PEDS EXAM 1-PREP U PRACTICE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
2026 QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The best way for an infant's parent to help the child complete the
developmental task of the first year is to:
respond to the infant consistently
The nurse is making a home visit and observes the 7-month-old pulling the
family dog's hair and ears. Which parenting skill does the nurse determine is
most effective?
The parent tells the child "no" with a stern voice and pulls the child's hand away from
the dog
The nurse is assessing a 1 year old at the well child annual visit and notes the
child is meeting the growth parameters. After noting the birth weight was 8
pounds (3.6 kg) and the length was 20 inches long, which measurements
reflecting height/weight would the nurse expect to document for this visit?
A. 20 lb and 28 inches
B. 24 pounds and 30 inches
B. 24 pounds and 30 inches
After the nurse provides education to new parents about appropriate sleeping
habits for infants which statement by a parent would indicate to the nurse that
teaching needs to reoccur?
my spouse gave the baby a special bear that I will place in the crib
A 5 month old being assessed was born at 32 weeks. The nurse doing the well
child check up should compare the infant to what norms?
the development of a 3 month old
The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 2 month old
infant in relation to growth and development. Which statement from the parent
demonstrates proper understanding?
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I can expect my infant to be able to raise the head up when on the stomach within
the next month
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of an infant who is being seen for
the 12-month well child visit. Which finding(s) is normal for this infant? SATA
A. infant walks independently
B. heart rate 101 bpm
C. infant has moderate head lag
D. RR 28 breaths/min
E. temp 100.6 F
A. infant walks independently
B. heart rate 101 bpm
D. RR 28 breaths/min
The birthing parent of an infant questions the nurse about their infant's
teething. The nurse provides client education. Which statement by the parent
indicates understanding of the information provided?
A. my baby will most likely have their upper middle teeth com in first
B. the first teeth that will likely appear are the lower incisors
B. the first teeth that will likely appear are the lower incisors
During the first visit to the pediatrician's practice the nurse is performing an
admission interview and assessment of a 4 week old infant. The birthing
parent states "I am sure my baby knows my smell because they are much
more settled in my arms rather than my parent's arms when they are upset."
What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. babies really can't tell the difference between people at that age
B. maybe they just know your voice better than your parent's
C. you may be right, since infants can sense their birthing parent's smell as
early as 7 days old
D. I'm not sure a 4 week old infant can tell their birthing parent from another
person's smell
C. you may be right, since infants can sense their birthing parents smell as early as 7
days old
What information would the nurse include when teaching the parents of an
infant about colic?
Colic symptoms will probably fade at 3 months of age
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The nurse is educating the parent of a 6 month old child about the symptoms
for teething. Which symptoms would the nurse identify?
increased biting and sucking
The nurse is assessing the oral cavity of a 6 month old child. When palpating
the location in which the primary teeth erupt, which location is being
assessed?
A. upper central gumline
B. lower central gumline
B. lower central gumline
A new birthing parent reports that they are exhausted and that the little sleep
they get is determined by their infant. Which suggestion should the nurse
prioritize to help the parent establish healthy sleeping patterns in their infant?
use the crib for sleeping only, not for play activities
A parent asks the nurse where the microwave is so that they can warm up
breast milk to feed their infant. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. make sure that you test the milk on your wrist before feeding
B. you should warm the milk under warm water instead
B. you should warm the milk under warm water instead
The nurse is educating the parents of a newborn prior to discharge home. The
parents demonstrate teaching was successful when making which statement?
SATA
A. I will not be concerned if my newborn has stools that begin to have a
yellowish color to them
B. We should get some rest in about 1 month when the newborn starts
sleeping through the night
C. I plan to add a little rice cereal to my breast milk so my newborn will sleep
longer at night
D. I understand it is normal for newborns to lose 5% to 10% of their
bodyweight after birth
E. My newborn can see up-close things, like our faces, better than things at a
distance
A. I will not be concerned if my newborn has stools that begin to have a yellowish
color to them
D. I understand it is normal for newborns to lose 5% to 10% of their bodyweight after
