NUR 418 Exam 2 PEDS
NUR 418 EXAM 2 PEDS NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
An infant is being discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV). The infant still has some mild respiratory distress at times.
Which discharge instruction is the priority for this infant?
A. "Bring the child back if they run a temperature."
B. "Feed baby small amounts while they are sitting up."
C. "Give them antibiotics right after feeding."
D. "If you need to use the bulb suction, bring them back." - Correct Answer-B
A child with severe pertussis has been prescribed erythromycin (Erythrocin) and
prednisone (Deltasone). Four days later, the parent informs the clinic nurse the
child is sleeping more than usual and is not eating well. Which response by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "Go to the emergency department for an infection work-up."
B. "Let them sleep; they are just exhausted from having pertussis."
C. "Stop the prednisone for now and see how they do tomorrow."
D. "Take their temperature; if it's normal, bring them in tomorrow." - Correct
Answer-A
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, NUR 418 Exam 2 PEDS
A mother brings her newly adopted non-English-speaking 8-year-old daughter to
the clinic for follow-up after a complete physical and immunizations before
starting school. The child's tuberculin skin test results in redness and induration of
12 mm. Which response by the nurse is best?
A. Ask the mother what country the child was adopted from.
B. Give the child a mask to wear while in the clinic.
C. Instruct the mother on directly observed TB therapy.
D. Tell the mother the result does not show tuberculosis. - Correct Answer-D
A father calls the pediatric clinic to report that his child was diagnosed with
influenza at an urgent care facility yesterday and was prescribed oseltamivir
(Tamiflu). The father worries that the dose of 75 mg twice a day is too high. He
reports that his child weighs 90 lb. (40.9 kg). Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "No, that is an appropriate dose for your child."
B. "No, that is way too little medicine for your child."
C. "Tamiflu should not be used in children under 100 lb."
D. "Yes, that is double the normal dose for a child." - Correct Answer-A
A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with sudden onset of
hoarseness, wheezing, and cough. The child has a history of asthma, but the
parent is worried about an aspirated toy part. Which action by the nurse would
quickly differentiate between the two?
A. Administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
B. Auscultate lungs for unilateral wheezing.
C. Obtain a stat portable chest x-ray.
D. Quickly obtain an oxygen saturation. - Correct Answer-B
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, NUR 418 Exam 2 PEDS
The pediatric nurse is observing a student nurse teach a child how to use a peak
flow meter. Which instruction by the student requires intervention by the
pediatric nurse?
A. "Exhale for as long as you can to empty your lungs."
B. "Keep your tongue away from the mouthpiece."
C. "Stand up straight and tall when using the meter."
D. "Write down the highest of the three readings." - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which findings should the nurse
expect to see as it relates to the respiratory system? Select all that apply.
A! "Occasional apneic episode."
B! "Abdominal breathing pattern."
C! "No adventitious lung sounds on auscultation."
D! "Slight clubbing of extremities."
E! "Respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute." - Correct Answer-B C
A nurse is monitoring a toddler who has mild persistent asthma. Which findings
should the nurse anticipate being present on the patient's medical history? Select
all that apply.
A! "Presents with daily symptoms."
B! "Experiences night awakenings once a month."
C! "Uses prescribed medications twice a week."
D! "Impacts ADLS consistently on a daily basis."
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E! "Doesn't require any prescribed medication for treatment." - Correct Answer-B
C
A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department. She has a "frog-like"
croaking sound on inspiration, is agitated, and is drooling. She insists on sitting
upright. Which nursing action is the priority for this patient?
A. Maintain the airway.
B. Obtain a throat culture.
C. Start an intravenous line.
D. Transport for a chest x-ray. - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with esophageal atresia (EA) and a
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) prior to surgical correction. Which assessment
finding indicates that a priority goal is being met?
A. Airway patent with frequent suction
B. Gavage feedings tolerated well
C. Identification of support system by parents
D. Temperature within normal range - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a child who has a chest tube. After ambulating and returning
the child to bed, the nurse notes that the child has dyspnea and decreasing
oxygen saturation readings. Which nursing action is the priority?
A. Assess the tubing for kinks.
B. Call the rapid response team.
C. Facilitate a portable chest x-ray.
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NUR 418 EXAM 2 PEDS NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
An infant is being discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV). The infant still has some mild respiratory distress at times.
Which discharge instruction is the priority for this infant?
A. "Bring the child back if they run a temperature."
B. "Feed baby small amounts while they are sitting up."
C. "Give them antibiotics right after feeding."
D. "If you need to use the bulb suction, bring them back." - Correct Answer-B
A child with severe pertussis has been prescribed erythromycin (Erythrocin) and
prednisone (Deltasone). Four days later, the parent informs the clinic nurse the
child is sleeping more than usual and is not eating well. Which response by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "Go to the emergency department for an infection work-up."
B. "Let them sleep; they are just exhausted from having pertussis."
C. "Stop the prednisone for now and see how they do tomorrow."
D. "Take their temperature; if it's normal, bring them in tomorrow." - Correct
Answer-A
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, NUR 418 Exam 2 PEDS
A mother brings her newly adopted non-English-speaking 8-year-old daughter to
the clinic for follow-up after a complete physical and immunizations before
starting school. The child's tuberculin skin test results in redness and induration of
12 mm. Which response by the nurse is best?
A. Ask the mother what country the child was adopted from.
B. Give the child a mask to wear while in the clinic.
C. Instruct the mother on directly observed TB therapy.
D. Tell the mother the result does not show tuberculosis. - Correct Answer-D
A father calls the pediatric clinic to report that his child was diagnosed with
influenza at an urgent care facility yesterday and was prescribed oseltamivir
(Tamiflu). The father worries that the dose of 75 mg twice a day is too high. He
reports that his child weighs 90 lb. (40.9 kg). Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "No, that is an appropriate dose for your child."
B. "No, that is way too little medicine for your child."
C. "Tamiflu should not be used in children under 100 lb."
D. "Yes, that is double the normal dose for a child." - Correct Answer-A
A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with sudden onset of
hoarseness, wheezing, and cough. The child has a history of asthma, but the
parent is worried about an aspirated toy part. Which action by the nurse would
quickly differentiate between the two?
A. Administer an inhaled bronchodilator.
B. Auscultate lungs for unilateral wheezing.
C. Obtain a stat portable chest x-ray.
D. Quickly obtain an oxygen saturation. - Correct Answer-B
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, NUR 418 Exam 2 PEDS
The pediatric nurse is observing a student nurse teach a child how to use a peak
flow meter. Which instruction by the student requires intervention by the
pediatric nurse?
A. "Exhale for as long as you can to empty your lungs."
B. "Keep your tongue away from the mouthpiece."
C. "Stand up straight and tall when using the meter."
D. "Write down the highest of the three readings." - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. Which findings should the nurse
expect to see as it relates to the respiratory system? Select all that apply.
A! "Occasional apneic episode."
B! "Abdominal breathing pattern."
C! "No adventitious lung sounds on auscultation."
D! "Slight clubbing of extremities."
E! "Respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute." - Correct Answer-B C
A nurse is monitoring a toddler who has mild persistent asthma. Which findings
should the nurse anticipate being present on the patient's medical history? Select
all that apply.
A! "Presents with daily symptoms."
B! "Experiences night awakenings once a month."
C! "Uses prescribed medications twice a week."
D! "Impacts ADLS consistently on a daily basis."
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E! "Doesn't require any prescribed medication for treatment." - Correct Answer-B
C
A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department. She has a "frog-like"
croaking sound on inspiration, is agitated, and is drooling. She insists on sitting
upright. Which nursing action is the priority for this patient?
A. Maintain the airway.
B. Obtain a throat culture.
C. Start an intravenous line.
D. Transport for a chest x-ray. - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with esophageal atresia (EA) and a
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) prior to surgical correction. Which assessment
finding indicates that a priority goal is being met?
A. Airway patent with frequent suction
B. Gavage feedings tolerated well
C. Identification of support system by parents
D. Temperature within normal range - Correct Answer-A
A nurse is caring for a child who has a chest tube. After ambulating and returning
the child to bed, the nurse notes that the child has dyspnea and decreasing
oxygen saturation readings. Which nursing action is the priority?
A. Assess the tubing for kinks.
B. Call the rapid response team.
C. Facilitate a portable chest x-ray.
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