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1. Which age group is considered a neonate?
A. Birth to 1 month
B. 1–12 months
C. 1–3 years
D. 3–5 years
Answer: A. Birth to 1 month
Rationale: Neonatal period is the first 28 days of life.
2. Which is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
A. 12–20 breaths/min
B. 20–30 breaths/min
C. 30–60 breaths/min
D. 60–80 breaths/min
Answer: C. 30–60 breaths/min
Rationale: Newborns have higher metabolic demands.
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3. Which vital sign is most important in pediatric assessment?
A. Heart rate
B. Temperature
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
Answer: A. Heart rate
Rationale: Heart rate varies significantly with age and is a key indicator of
distress.
4. Which is a normal heart rate for an infant?
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 100–160 bpm
D. 160–200 bpm
Answer: C. 100–160 bpm
Rationale: Infants have higher baseline heart rates.
5. Which finding indicates dehydration in a child?
A. Sunken eyes
B. Moist mucous membranes
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C. Increased tears
D. Weight gain
Answer: A. Sunken eyes
Rationale: Fluid deficit causes tissue dehydration.
6. Which is a sign of respiratory distress in a child?
A. Nasal flaring
B. Calm breathing
C. Normal appetite
D. Sleeping well
Answer: A. Nasal flaring
Rationale: Indicates increased work of breathing.
7. Which condition requires immediate intervention in children?
A. Cyanosis
B. Mild fever
C. Teething
D. Mild cough
Answer: A. Cyanosis
Rationale: Indicates hypoxia.
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8. Which is the best indicator of fluid status in children?
A. Daily weight
B. Skin color
C. Hair texture
D. Nail growth
Answer: A. Daily weight
Rationale: Weight changes reflect fluid balance.
9. Which reflex is present in newborns?
A. Moro reflex
B. Patellar reflex only
C. Biceps reflex only
D. Absent reflexes
Answer: A. Moro reflex
Rationale: Startle reflex present at birth.
10. Which reflex disappears around 4–6 months?
A. Moro reflex
B. Sucking reflex
C. Rooting reflex
D. Swallowing reflex
Answer: A. Moro reflex
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Pediatric Nursing Fundamentals Exam
Questions And Answers With Verified
Rationales | 2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf
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1. Which age group is considered a neonate?
A. Birth to 1 month
B. 1–12 months
C. 1–3 years
D. 3–5 years
Answer: A. Birth to 1 month
Rationale: Neonatal period is the first 28 days of life.
2. Which is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
A. 12–20 breaths/min
B. 20–30 breaths/min
C. 30–60 breaths/min
D. 60–80 breaths/min
Answer: C. 30–60 breaths/min
Rationale: Newborns have higher metabolic demands.
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3. Which vital sign is most important in pediatric assessment?
A. Heart rate
B. Temperature
C. Blood pressure
D. Oxygen saturation
Answer: A. Heart rate
Rationale: Heart rate varies significantly with age and is a key indicator of
distress.
4. Which is a normal heart rate for an infant?
A. 60–80 bpm
B. 80–100 bpm
C. 100–160 bpm
D. 160–200 bpm
Answer: C. 100–160 bpm
Rationale: Infants have higher baseline heart rates.
5. Which finding indicates dehydration in a child?
A. Sunken eyes
B. Moist mucous membranes
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C. Increased tears
D. Weight gain
Answer: A. Sunken eyes
Rationale: Fluid deficit causes tissue dehydration.
6. Which is a sign of respiratory distress in a child?
A. Nasal flaring
B. Calm breathing
C. Normal appetite
D. Sleeping well
Answer: A. Nasal flaring
Rationale: Indicates increased work of breathing.
7. Which condition requires immediate intervention in children?
A. Cyanosis
B. Mild fever
C. Teething
D. Mild cough
Answer: A. Cyanosis
Rationale: Indicates hypoxia.
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8. Which is the best indicator of fluid status in children?
A. Daily weight
B. Skin color
C. Hair texture
D. Nail growth
Answer: A. Daily weight
Rationale: Weight changes reflect fluid balance.
9. Which reflex is present in newborns?
A. Moro reflex
B. Patellar reflex only
C. Biceps reflex only
D. Absent reflexes
Answer: A. Moro reflex
Rationale: Startle reflex present at birth.
10. Which reflex disappears around 4–6 months?
A. Moro reflex
B. Sucking reflex
C. Rooting reflex
D. Swallowing reflex
Answer: A. Moro reflex
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