NUR 328 / NR 328 CORE BLOCK EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - 100%
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Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the infant (0–1 year) is:
ANSWER Trust vs. Mistrust.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the toddler (1–3 years) is:
ANSWER Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the preschooler (3–6 years)
is:
ANSWER Initiative vs. Guilt.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the school-age child (6–12
years) is:
ANSWER Industry vs. Inferiority.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the adolescent (12–18
years) is:
ANSWER Identity vs. Role Confusion.
Q: According to Piaget, a child in the Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years) learns
through:
ANSWER Sensory interaction and movement.
Q: What is the primary fear of the preschooler?
ANSWER Fear of bodily injury (mutilation).
Q: What is the primary fear of the school-age child?
ANSWER Fear of loss of control and not knowing what is happening.
Q: What is the primary fear of the adolescent?
ANSWER Fear of separation from peers and alteration in body image.
Q: At what age does the Moro reflex typically disappear?
ANSWER 4 to 6 months.
,Q: Which vaccine is given at birth?
ANSWER Hepatitis B (HBV).
Q: Which vaccine is contraindicated for a child who is immunocompromised or
pregnant?
ANSWER MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Live attenuated
vaccines).
Q: What is the APGAR score measured at 1 and 5 minutes of life?
ANSWER Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.
Q: What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
ANSWER 120 to 160 bpm.
Q: What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
ANSWER 30 to 60 breaths per minute.
Q: At what age should a child be able to say "Mama" and "Dada" specifically?
ANSWER 10 to 12 months.
Q: At what age should a child be able to walk alone?
ANSWER 12 to 15 months.
Q: What is the best method for assessing pain in an infant?
ANSWER CRIES scale or FLACC scale (behavioral observation).
Q: What is the leading cause of death in infants aged 1 month to 1 year?
ANSWER Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Q: What is the most important recommendation to prevent SIDS?
ANSWER Back to sleep (supine position).
Part 2: Respiratory Disorders
Q: What is the primary cause of acute bronchiolitis in infants?
ANSWER Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Q: What is the hallmark sign of bronchiolitis?
ANSWER Wheezing and crackles (rhonchi).
, Q: What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with an acute asthma
exacerbation?
ANSWER Administration of a short-acting beta-agonist (e.g., Albuterol).
Q: What medication is used as a "rescue" inhaler for asthma?
ANSWER Albuterol (Short-acting beta-agonist).
Q: What medication is used as a long-term controller/maintenance medication
for asthma?
ANSWER Inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., Flovent).
Q: A child presents with a "barking cough," stridor, and inspiratory retractions.
What condition is suspected?
ANSWER Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis).
Q: What is the first-line treatment for croup in the emergency department?
ANSWER Nebulized Epinephrine (Racemic Epinephrine) and oral
corticosteroids (Dexamethasone).
Q: What is a classic diagnostic finding for a child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)?
ANSWER Elevated sweat chloride levels (>60 mEq/L).
Q: What enzyme supplement is required for children with Cystic Fibrosis
before meals?
ANSWER Pancreatic enzymes (Lipase/Protease/Amylase).
Q: A child has a high fever, drooling, and is sitting tripod/leaning forward. What
condition do you suspect?
ANSWER Epiglottitis.
Q: Why is epiglottitis a medical emergency regarding the airway?
ANSWER The epiglottis can swell and completely obstruct the airway; never
insert a tongue depressor or look in the throat.
Q: What is the definition of Apnea of Prematurity?
ANSWER Cessation of breathing for >20 seconds or shorter if associated with
bradycardia/cyanosis.
Q: What is the treatment for Apnea of Prematurity?
VERIFIED - LATEST 2026/2027 GUARANTEED PASS
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the infant (0–1 year) is:
ANSWER Trust vs. Mistrust.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the toddler (1–3 years) is:
ANSWER Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the preschooler (3–6 years)
is:
ANSWER Initiative vs. Guilt.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the school-age child (6–12
years) is:
ANSWER Industry vs. Inferiority.
Q: According to Erikson, the developmental task of the adolescent (12–18
years) is:
ANSWER Identity vs. Role Confusion.
Q: According to Piaget, a child in the Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years) learns
through:
ANSWER Sensory interaction and movement.
Q: What is the primary fear of the preschooler?
ANSWER Fear of bodily injury (mutilation).
Q: What is the primary fear of the school-age child?
ANSWER Fear of loss of control and not knowing what is happening.
Q: What is the primary fear of the adolescent?
ANSWER Fear of separation from peers and alteration in body image.
Q: At what age does the Moro reflex typically disappear?
ANSWER 4 to 6 months.
,Q: Which vaccine is given at birth?
ANSWER Hepatitis B (HBV).
Q: Which vaccine is contraindicated for a child who is immunocompromised or
pregnant?
ANSWER MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Live attenuated
vaccines).
Q: What is the APGAR score measured at 1 and 5 minutes of life?
ANSWER Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration.
Q: What is the normal heart rate for a newborn?
ANSWER 120 to 160 bpm.
Q: What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
ANSWER 30 to 60 breaths per minute.
Q: At what age should a child be able to say "Mama" and "Dada" specifically?
ANSWER 10 to 12 months.
Q: At what age should a child be able to walk alone?
ANSWER 12 to 15 months.
Q: What is the best method for assessing pain in an infant?
ANSWER CRIES scale or FLACC scale (behavioral observation).
Q: What is the leading cause of death in infants aged 1 month to 1 year?
ANSWER Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Q: What is the most important recommendation to prevent SIDS?
ANSWER Back to sleep (supine position).
Part 2: Respiratory Disorders
Q: What is the primary cause of acute bronchiolitis in infants?
ANSWER Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Q: What is the hallmark sign of bronchiolitis?
ANSWER Wheezing and crackles (rhonchi).
, Q: What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with an acute asthma
exacerbation?
ANSWER Administration of a short-acting beta-agonist (e.g., Albuterol).
Q: What medication is used as a "rescue" inhaler for asthma?
ANSWER Albuterol (Short-acting beta-agonist).
Q: What medication is used as a long-term controller/maintenance medication
for asthma?
ANSWER Inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., Flovent).
Q: A child presents with a "barking cough," stridor, and inspiratory retractions.
What condition is suspected?
ANSWER Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis).
Q: What is the first-line treatment for croup in the emergency department?
ANSWER Nebulized Epinephrine (Racemic Epinephrine) and oral
corticosteroids (Dexamethasone).
Q: What is a classic diagnostic finding for a child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)?
ANSWER Elevated sweat chloride levels (>60 mEq/L).
Q: What enzyme supplement is required for children with Cystic Fibrosis
before meals?
ANSWER Pancreatic enzymes (Lipase/Protease/Amylase).
Q: A child has a high fever, drooling, and is sitting tripod/leaning forward. What
condition do you suspect?
ANSWER Epiglottitis.
Q: Why is epiglottitis a medical emergency regarding the airway?
ANSWER The epiglottis can swell and completely obstruct the airway; never
insert a tongue depressor or look in the throat.
Q: What is the definition of Apnea of Prematurity?
ANSWER Cessation of breathing for >20 seconds or shorter if associated with
bradycardia/cyanosis.
Q: What is the treatment for Apnea of Prematurity?
