NSG3600 Exam 1 V1 | NSG 3600 Nursing
Practice – Children’s Health Exam Q&A | Galen
College of Nursing
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This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
pediatric nursing concepts, family-centered healthcare, and evidence-based nursing
interventions for infants, children, and adolescents. The material emphasizes safe pediatric
nursing care, developmental assessment, and therapeutic communication with children and
families.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve clinical
judgment, pediatric nursing knowledge, and exam readiness.
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The Exam Covers:
• Foundations of pediatric nursing
• Family-centered care principles
• Growth and development milestones
• Pediatric health assessment
• Communication with children and families
• Pediatric safety and injury prevention
• Cultural considerations in pediatric care
• Nursing process in children’s health
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1. A nurse is explaining the concept of atraumatic care to a group of nursing students. Which
of the following is a primary goal of this approach?
A. To focus solely on the physical recovery of the pediatric patient
B. To ensure medical procedures are performed as quickly as possible
,C. To encourage the child to handle painful procedures independently
D. To minimize physical and psychological distress for the child and family
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Atraumatic care focuses on providing therapeutic care through
interventions that eliminate or minimize the distress experienced by children and their
families. This includes preventing or minimizing physical pain and bodily injury as well as
psychological distress. The nurse achieves this by using techniques such as therapeutic
play, preparation for procedures, and involving parents in care.
2. When implementing family-centered care, which of the following practices should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Restricting visitation to immediate parents only to maintain a quiet environment
B. Providing the family with complete and unbiased information regarding their child’s
care
C. Directing all medical decisions without consulting the family’s preferences
D. Encouraging the family to let the nurse handle all aspects of hygiene for the child
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Family-centered care is an approach to healthcare that shapes
policies and programs based on the family’s needs. A core principle is the exchange of
complete and unbiased information between families and healthcare providers. This
,transparency empowers families to participate in decision-making and enhances the child’s
overall well-being during hospitalization.
3. An infant’s birth weight is 7 lbs 8 oz. What is the expected weight of the infant at 6 months
of age?
A. 11 lbs
B. 15 lbs
C. 22 lbs 8 oz
D. 30 lbs
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: As a general rule of thumb for infant growth, birth weight typically
doubles by 5 to 6 months of age. Since the birth weight was 7 lbs 8 oz, doubling this results
in 15 lbs. Monitoring growth patterns is a critical component of pediatric health
assessment to identify developmental or nutritional issues early.
4. According to Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which task is primary for a
toddler (1-3 years old)?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
, Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Toddlers are in the stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, where
they seek to gain control over their environment and bodily functions. Successful
navigation of this stage leads to self-confidence and a sense of independence. Nurses
support this by offering simple choices and encouraging self-care tasks when appropriate.
5. A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone should the
nurse expect to observe?
A. Sitting steadily without support
B. Developing a crude pincer grasp
C. Walking while holding onto furniture
D. Rolling from back to side
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: By 4 months of age, infants typically have enough neck and trunk
control to roll from their back to their side. Sitting steadily usually occurs around 6-8
months, while the pincer grasp appears around 8-10 months. These milestones are
essential indicators of neurological and muscular development in early infancy.
6. Which behavior is most characteristic of a preschool-aged child (3-6 years) according to
Piaget’s theory?
A. Magical thinking and egocentrism
B. Abstract reasoning and hypothetical thought
Practice – Children’s Health Exam Q&A | Galen
College of Nursing
────────────────────────────────────
This exam preparation resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of
pediatric nursing concepts, family-centered healthcare, and evidence-based nursing
interventions for infants, children, and adolescents. The material emphasizes safe pediatric
nursing care, developmental assessment, and therapeutic communication with children and
families.
The questions included in this version are structured to closely mirror the actual course exam
format and level of difficulty. Detailed expert explanations are included to improve clinical
judgment, pediatric nursing knowledge, and exam readiness.
════════════════════════════════════
The Exam Covers:
• Foundations of pediatric nursing
• Family-centered care principles
• Growth and development milestones
• Pediatric health assessment
• Communication with children and families
• Pediatric safety and injury prevention
• Cultural considerations in pediatric care
• Nursing process in children’s health
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1. A nurse is explaining the concept of atraumatic care to a group of nursing students. Which
of the following is a primary goal of this approach?
A. To focus solely on the physical recovery of the pediatric patient
B. To ensure medical procedures are performed as quickly as possible
,C. To encourage the child to handle painful procedures independently
D. To minimize physical and psychological distress for the child and family
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Atraumatic care focuses on providing therapeutic care through
interventions that eliminate or minimize the distress experienced by children and their
families. This includes preventing or minimizing physical pain and bodily injury as well as
psychological distress. The nurse achieves this by using techniques such as therapeutic
play, preparation for procedures, and involving parents in care.
2. When implementing family-centered care, which of the following practices should the
nurse prioritize?
A. Restricting visitation to immediate parents only to maintain a quiet environment
B. Providing the family with complete and unbiased information regarding their child’s
care
C. Directing all medical decisions without consulting the family’s preferences
D. Encouraging the family to let the nurse handle all aspects of hygiene for the child
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: Family-centered care is an approach to healthcare that shapes
policies and programs based on the family’s needs. A core principle is the exchange of
complete and unbiased information between families and healthcare providers. This
,transparency empowers families to participate in decision-making and enhances the child’s
overall well-being during hospitalization.
3. An infant’s birth weight is 7 lbs 8 oz. What is the expected weight of the infant at 6 months
of age?
A. 11 lbs
B. 15 lbs
C. 22 lbs 8 oz
D. 30 lbs
Correct Answer: B
Expert Explanation: As a general rule of thumb for infant growth, birth weight typically
doubles by 5 to 6 months of age. Since the birth weight was 7 lbs 8 oz, doubling this results
in 15 lbs. Monitoring growth patterns is a critical component of pediatric health
assessment to identify developmental or nutritional issues early.
4. According to Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, which task is primary for a
toddler (1-3 years old)?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Industry vs. Inferiority
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
, Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: Toddlers are in the stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, where
they seek to gain control over their environment and bodily functions. Successful
navigation of this stage leads to self-confidence and a sense of independence. Nurses
support this by offering simple choices and encouraging self-care tasks when appropriate.
5. A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone should the
nurse expect to observe?
A. Sitting steadily without support
B. Developing a crude pincer grasp
C. Walking while holding onto furniture
D. Rolling from back to side
Correct Answer: D
Expert Explanation: By 4 months of age, infants typically have enough neck and trunk
control to roll from their back to their side. Sitting steadily usually occurs around 6-8
months, while the pincer grasp appears around 8-10 months. These milestones are
essential indicators of neurological and muscular development in early infancy.
6. Which behavior is most characteristic of a preschool-aged child (3-6 years) according to
Piaget’s theory?
A. Magical thinking and egocentrism
B. Abstract reasoning and hypothetical thought
