NSG3600 Exam 1 V2 | NSG 3600 Nursing
Practice – Children’s Health Exam Q&A | Galen
College of Nursing
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This study guide is intended to provide comprehensive preparation for pediatric nursing
examinations by focusing on child health promotion, developmental nursing care, and safe
nursing interventions for pediatric patients. The content reflects practical pediatric nursing
concepts frequently tested in nursing assessments.
This version contains realistic exam-style questions designed to strengthen understanding of
pediatric growth patterns, family education, and therapeutic nursing management strategies.
Detailed expert explanations support deeper understanding and practical clinical application.
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The Exam Covers:
• Pediatric developmental stages
• Childhood nutrition concepts
• Immunization schedules
• Pediatric communication techniques
• Health promotion in children
• Pediatric psychosocial development
• Parent and caregiver education
• Pediatric assessment findings
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1. A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit. According to Piaget, which stage of
cognitive development is this child in?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Formal operational
,C. Concrete operational
D. Preoperational
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: The preoperational stage occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years.
During this phase, children exhibit egocentrism and magical thinking. Nurses should utilize
play to explain procedures to children in this stage.
2. According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task for a toddler (ages 1 to 3
years)?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Toddlers are focused on developing a sense of personal control over
physical skills and independence. Successfully navigating this stage leads to feelings of
autonomy. Nurses can support this by offering simple choices, such as which juice to drink.
3. At what age does the anterior fontanelle typically close?
A. 2 to 3 months
B. 12 to 18 months
, C. 6 to 9 months
D. 24 to 30 months
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The anterior fontanelle is the diamond-shaped soft spot on an infant’s
head. It typically closes by 12 to 18 months of age. A sunken fontanelle may indicate
dehydration, while a bulging one may indicate increased intracranial pressure.
4. A mother brings her 6-month-old infant in for a check-up. The nurse expects the infant’s
birth weight to have:
A. Tripled
B. Increased by 5 pounds
C. Stayed the same
D. Doubled
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: An infant’s birth weight generally doubles by 6 months of age. By 12
months, the birth weight typically triples. Monitoring weight gain is a vital part of assessing
pediatric growth and nutritional status.
5. Which type of play is most characteristic of a 2-year-old toddler?
A. Solitary play
B. Associative play
Practice – Children’s Health Exam Q&A | Galen
College of Nursing
────────────────────────────────────
This study guide is intended to provide comprehensive preparation for pediatric nursing
examinations by focusing on child health promotion, developmental nursing care, and safe
nursing interventions for pediatric patients. The content reflects practical pediatric nursing
concepts frequently tested in nursing assessments.
This version contains realistic exam-style questions designed to strengthen understanding of
pediatric growth patterns, family education, and therapeutic nursing management strategies.
Detailed expert explanations support deeper understanding and practical clinical application.
════════════════════════════════════
The Exam Covers:
• Pediatric developmental stages
• Childhood nutrition concepts
• Immunization schedules
• Pediatric communication techniques
• Health promotion in children
• Pediatric psychosocial development
• Parent and caregiver education
• Pediatric assessment findings
════════════════════════════════════
1. A 4-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit. According to Piaget, which stage of
cognitive development is this child in?
A. Sensorimotor
B. Formal operational
,C. Concrete operational
D. Preoperational
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: The preoperational stage occurs between the ages of 2 and 7 years.
During this phase, children exhibit egocentrism and magical thinking. Nurses should utilize
play to explain procedures to children in this stage.
2. According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task for a toddler (ages 1 to 3
years)?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Toddlers are focused on developing a sense of personal control over
physical skills and independence. Successfully navigating this stage leads to feelings of
autonomy. Nurses can support this by offering simple choices, such as which juice to drink.
3. At what age does the anterior fontanelle typically close?
A. 2 to 3 months
B. 12 to 18 months
, C. 6 to 9 months
D. 24 to 30 months
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: The anterior fontanelle is the diamond-shaped soft spot on an infant’s
head. It typically closes by 12 to 18 months of age. A sunken fontanelle may indicate
dehydration, while a bulging one may indicate increased intracranial pressure.
4. A mother brings her 6-month-old infant in for a check-up. The nurse expects the infant’s
birth weight to have:
A. Tripled
B. Increased by 5 pounds
C. Stayed the same
D. Doubled
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: An infant’s birth weight generally doubles by 6 months of age. By 12
months, the birth weight typically triples. Monitoring weight gain is a vital part of assessing
pediatric growth and nutritional status.
5. Which type of play is most characteristic of a 2-year-old toddler?
A. Solitary play
B. Associative play
