NSG3600- PEDS (EXAM 3) PQ (PRE & POST QUIZ
QUESTIONS FOR UNITS 5-7 GI, GU, AND NEURO)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
SECTION 1: Infant Development & Care (Questions 1-15)
,Question 1
The mother of a 2-month-old infant asks the nurse when her baby will receive the
first dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. What is the nurse's
best response?
A) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 12-15 months of age."
B) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 2 months of age."
C) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 6 months of age."
D) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 4-6 years of age."
Answer: A
*Rationale: The first dose of MMR vaccine is routinely administered at 12-15
months of age. A second dose is given at 4-6 years of age (or at least 4 weeks after
the first dose). MMR is a live virus vaccine and is not given before 12 months
except in certain outbreak situations .*
Question 2
The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone is
expected at this age?
A) Sitting independently without support
B) Rolling from back to abdomen
C) Pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger)
D) Crawling on hands and knees
Answer: B
*Rationale: By 4 months of age, infants typically can roll from back to abdomen.
Sitting independently occurs around 6-8 months. The pincer grasp develops
around 9-10 months. Crawling typically occurs between 6-10 months .*
, Question 3
The parents of a newborn ask the nurse how to reduce the risk of sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). Which recommendation should the nurse provide?
A) Place the infant on the stomach (prone) to sleep
B) Place the infant on the back (supine) to sleep
C) Place soft bedding in the crib for comfort
D) Keep the room temperature warm
Answer: B
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing infants on
their BACK (supine) for every sleep period to reduce SIDS risk. Prone and side
sleeping increase SIDS risk. Soft bedding, pillows, and bumper pads should be
avoided. The room should be kept at a comfortable temperature, not too warm .
Question 4
A mother reports that her 6-week-old infant has been crying inconsolably for 3
hours each evening for the past week. The infant pulls his legs up to his abdomen
and passes flatus. There are no other symptoms, and the infant is feeding well and
gaining weight. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
B) Intussusception
C) Colic
D) Pyloric stenosis
Answer: C
*Rationale: Colic is defined as paroxysmal, inconsolable crying for more than 3
hours per day, more than 3 days per week, for more than 3 weeks in an otherwise
healthy, well-fed, thriving infant. It typically begins around 2-3 weeks and resolves
by 3-4 months. Intussusception presents with episodic abdominal pain and
currant jelly stools. Pyloric stenosis presents with projectile vomiting .*
QUESTIONS FOR UNITS 5-7 GI, GU, AND NEURO)
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
SECTION 1: Infant Development & Care (Questions 1-15)
,Question 1
The mother of a 2-month-old infant asks the nurse when her baby will receive the
first dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. What is the nurse's
best response?
A) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 12-15 months of age."
B) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 2 months of age."
C) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 6 months of age."
D) "The first MMR vaccine is given at 4-6 years of age."
Answer: A
*Rationale: The first dose of MMR vaccine is routinely administered at 12-15
months of age. A second dose is given at 4-6 years of age (or at least 4 weeks after
the first dose). MMR is a live virus vaccine and is not given before 12 months
except in certain outbreak situations .*
Question 2
The nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone is
expected at this age?
A) Sitting independently without support
B) Rolling from back to abdomen
C) Pincer grasp (using thumb and forefinger)
D) Crawling on hands and knees
Answer: B
*Rationale: By 4 months of age, infants typically can roll from back to abdomen.
Sitting independently occurs around 6-8 months. The pincer grasp develops
around 9-10 months. Crawling typically occurs between 6-10 months .*
, Question 3
The parents of a newborn ask the nurse how to reduce the risk of sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS). Which recommendation should the nurse provide?
A) Place the infant on the stomach (prone) to sleep
B) Place the infant on the back (supine) to sleep
C) Place soft bedding in the crib for comfort
D) Keep the room temperature warm
Answer: B
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing infants on
their BACK (supine) for every sleep period to reduce SIDS risk. Prone and side
sleeping increase SIDS risk. Soft bedding, pillows, and bumper pads should be
avoided. The room should be kept at a comfortable temperature, not too warm .
Question 4
A mother reports that her 6-week-old infant has been crying inconsolably for 3
hours each evening for the past week. The infant pulls his legs up to his abdomen
and passes flatus. There are no other symptoms, and the infant is feeding well and
gaining weight. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
B) Intussusception
C) Colic
D) Pyloric stenosis
Answer: C
*Rationale: Colic is defined as paroxysmal, inconsolable crying for more than 3
hours per day, more than 3 days per week, for more than 3 weeks in an otherwise
healthy, well-fed, thriving infant. It typically begins around 2-3 weeks and resolves
by 3-4 months. Intussusception presents with episodic abdominal pain and
currant jelly stools. Pyloric stenosis presents with projectile vomiting .*
