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Nursing Bullets: Pediatric
Nursing Reviewer
Enhance and solidify your knowledge of Pediatric Nursing concepts with these 101
essential nursing bullets. Designed as quick, easy-to-digest facts, these bullets are ideal for
review sessions as you prepare for your NCLEX or board exams. Strengthen your
understanding efficiently and effectively!
Immunizations and Infection Control
1. A child with HIV-positive blood should receive IPV rather than OPV immunization.
2. An infant born to an HIV-positive mother will usually receive AZT (zidovudine) for
the first 6 weeks.
3. Infants born to an HIV-positive mother should receive all scheduled immunizations.
, 4. The MMR vaccine shouldn’t be given until the infant reaches one year due to
maternal antibodies.
5. A child with an undiagnosed infection should be placed in isolation.
6. Chickenpox lesions should not be treated with topical corticosteroids.
7. Chickenpox lesions appear simultaneously as papules, vesicles, and crust.
8. Fifth disease is characterized by a “slapped face” erythema.
9. Roseola presents discrete rose-pink macules that fade upon pressure.
10. Pertussis (whooping cough) mandates droplet precautions due to its highly
contagious nature.
11. Scarlet fever is recognizable by its characteristic sandpaper-like rash.
Nutrition and Feeding
12. Exclusively feeding cow’s milk to infants can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
13. Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for infants for the first six months,
supporting immunity and development.
14. Serving size: 1 tablespoon of food per year of age.
15. Infants typically triple birth weight by 12 months.
16. Test warmed fluids on caregiver’s skin to prevent infant scalding.
17. Infants typically wet 6-10 diapers daily.
18. Avoid microwave heating of infant foods as it can cause
uneven temperature distribution, risking burns.
19. Infants chew by 7 months, hold spoons by 9 months, drink from cups by 1 year.
20. Introduce solid foods around 6 months, starting with iron-fortified cereals.
21. Toddlers commonly exhibit selective eating, requiring patient encouragement and
dietary guidance.
Respiratory Care
22. Postural drainage in infants involves positioning across a nurse’s lap with a pillow.
23. Children with cystic fibrosis need increased calories, protein, and supplements to
combat malabsorption.
24. Positive response to pancreatic enzymes includes absence of steatorrhea.
Nursing Bullets: Pediatric
Nursing Reviewer
Enhance and solidify your knowledge of Pediatric Nursing concepts with these 101
essential nursing bullets. Designed as quick, easy-to-digest facts, these bullets are ideal for
review sessions as you prepare for your NCLEX or board exams. Strengthen your
understanding efficiently and effectively!
Immunizations and Infection Control
1. A child with HIV-positive blood should receive IPV rather than OPV immunization.
2. An infant born to an HIV-positive mother will usually receive AZT (zidovudine) for
the first 6 weeks.
3. Infants born to an HIV-positive mother should receive all scheduled immunizations.
, 4. The MMR vaccine shouldn’t be given until the infant reaches one year due to
maternal antibodies.
5. A child with an undiagnosed infection should be placed in isolation.
6. Chickenpox lesions should not be treated with topical corticosteroids.
7. Chickenpox lesions appear simultaneously as papules, vesicles, and crust.
8. Fifth disease is characterized by a “slapped face” erythema.
9. Roseola presents discrete rose-pink macules that fade upon pressure.
10. Pertussis (whooping cough) mandates droplet precautions due to its highly
contagious nature.
11. Scarlet fever is recognizable by its characteristic sandpaper-like rash.
Nutrition and Feeding
12. Exclusively feeding cow’s milk to infants can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
13. Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for infants for the first six months,
supporting immunity and development.
14. Serving size: 1 tablespoon of food per year of age.
15. Infants typically triple birth weight by 12 months.
16. Test warmed fluids on caregiver’s skin to prevent infant scalding.
17. Infants typically wet 6-10 diapers daily.
18. Avoid microwave heating of infant foods as it can cause
uneven temperature distribution, risking burns.
19. Infants chew by 7 months, hold spoons by 9 months, drink from cups by 1 year.
20. Introduce solid foods around 6 months, starting with iron-fortified cereals.
21. Toddlers commonly exhibit selective eating, requiring patient encouragement and
dietary guidance.
Respiratory Care
22. Postural drainage in infants involves positioning across a nurse’s lap with a pillow.
23. Children with cystic fibrosis need increased calories, protein, and supplements to
combat malabsorption.
24. Positive response to pancreatic enzymes includes absence of steatorrhea.
