1. A nurse provides medication instructions to a first-time mother.
Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further
instructions?
A. “I should mix the medication in the baby food and give it when I feed the
child”.
B. “I should administer the oral medication sitting in an upright position and
with the head elevated”.
C. “I will give my child a toy after giving the medication”.
D. “I will offer my child a juice drink after swallowing the medication”.
2. A nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to a
6-month-old infant. The nurse selects which site to administer the
medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Dorsal gluteal.
C. Ventrogluteal.
D. Vastus lateralis.
3. A nurse prepares to administer a 3ml injection via intramuscular
injection to a 5-year-old child. The nurse selects which site to
administer the medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Deltoid.
C. Ventrogluteal.
,D. Vastus lateralis.
4. A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has a child with
congestive heart failure regarding Digoxin (Lanoxin). Which
statement made by the mother indicates further teaching?
A. “I will administer the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal”.
B. “I will use a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table
spoon for the liquid preparation”.
C. “If my child vomits after administration, I will repeat the dose”.
D. “If more than one dose is missed, I will inform the physician”.
5. A physician prescribes an IV solution of 500 ml 0.45% Saline with
an incorporation of 20mEq potassium chloride for a child with
dehydration. The nurse should check which of the following before
administering this IV prescription?
A. Blood pressure.
B. Height.
C. Weight.
D. Urine output.
6. A child was brought to the emergency department with
complaints of nausea, vomiting, fruity-scented breath. The resident
on duty diagnosed the child with diabetes ketoacidosis. Which of the
following should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Potassium chloride IV infusion.
,B. Dextrose 5% IV infusion.
C. Ringer’s Lactate.
D. Normal saline IV infusion.
7. A 1-year-old child is diagnosed with scabies. Which of the
following medicine is expected to be prescribed?
A. Permethrin.
B. Lindane.
C. Both.
D. None.
8. A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of an infant receiving
furosemide (Lasix) IV. Which of the following method is the most
appropriate in measuring the urine output?
A. Ask the mother regarding the number of diaper changes.
B. Compare intake with output.
C. Weighing the diaper.
D. Insert Foley catheter.
9. An infant with a patent ductus arteriosus is admitted to the
pediatric unit ward. The nurse anticipates which of the following
medications will be given to the infant?
A. Prednisone.
, B. Ibuprofen.
C. Penicillin.
D. Albuterol.
10. Hydrocortisone cream 1% is given to a child with eczema. The
nurse gives instruction to the mother to apply the cream by?
A. Apply a thin layer of cream and spread it into the area thoroughly.
B. Avoid cleansing the area before the application.
C. Apply a thick layer of the cream to affected areas only.
D. Apply the cream to other areas to avoid occurrence.
11. The nurse is giving instructions to a mother with a child
receiving a liquid oral iron supplement. The nurse tells the mother
to:
A. Take it with meals.
B. Mix it with food.
C. Mix it with milk.
D. Administer it using a straw.
12. A child with β-thalassemia is undergoing a blood transfusion. To
prevent organ damage from the excessive amount of iron, chelation
therapy is prescribed. Which of the following medications will be
added to this therapy?
Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further
instructions?
A. “I should mix the medication in the baby food and give it when I feed the
child”.
B. “I should administer the oral medication sitting in an upright position and
with the head elevated”.
C. “I will give my child a toy after giving the medication”.
D. “I will offer my child a juice drink after swallowing the medication”.
2. A nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to a
6-month-old infant. The nurse selects which site to administer the
medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Dorsal gluteal.
C. Ventrogluteal.
D. Vastus lateralis.
3. A nurse prepares to administer a 3ml injection via intramuscular
injection to a 5-year-old child. The nurse selects which site to
administer the medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Deltoid.
C. Ventrogluteal.
,D. Vastus lateralis.
4. A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has a child with
congestive heart failure regarding Digoxin (Lanoxin). Which
statement made by the mother indicates further teaching?
A. “I will administer the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal”.
B. “I will use a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table
spoon for the liquid preparation”.
C. “If my child vomits after administration, I will repeat the dose”.
D. “If more than one dose is missed, I will inform the physician”.
5. A physician prescribes an IV solution of 500 ml 0.45% Saline with
an incorporation of 20mEq potassium chloride for a child with
dehydration. The nurse should check which of the following before
administering this IV prescription?
A. Blood pressure.
B. Height.
C. Weight.
D. Urine output.
6. A child was brought to the emergency department with
complaints of nausea, vomiting, fruity-scented breath. The resident
on duty diagnosed the child with diabetes ketoacidosis. Which of the
following should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Potassium chloride IV infusion.
,B. Dextrose 5% IV infusion.
C. Ringer’s Lactate.
D. Normal saline IV infusion.
7. A 1-year-old child is diagnosed with scabies. Which of the
following medicine is expected to be prescribed?
A. Permethrin.
B. Lindane.
C. Both.
D. None.
8. A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of an infant receiving
furosemide (Lasix) IV. Which of the following method is the most
appropriate in measuring the urine output?
A. Ask the mother regarding the number of diaper changes.
B. Compare intake with output.
C. Weighing the diaper.
D. Insert Foley catheter.
9. An infant with a patent ductus arteriosus is admitted to the
pediatric unit ward. The nurse anticipates which of the following
medications will be given to the infant?
A. Prednisone.
, B. Ibuprofen.
C. Penicillin.
D. Albuterol.
10. Hydrocortisone cream 1% is given to a child with eczema. The
nurse gives instruction to the mother to apply the cream by?
A. Apply a thin layer of cream and spread it into the area thoroughly.
B. Avoid cleansing the area before the application.
C. Apply a thick layer of the cream to affected areas only.
D. Apply the cream to other areas to avoid occurrence.
11. The nurse is giving instructions to a mother with a child
receiving a liquid oral iron supplement. The nurse tells the mother
to:
A. Take it with meals.
B. Mix it with food.
C. Mix it with milk.
D. Administer it using a straw.
12. A child with β-thalassemia is undergoing a blood transfusion. To
prevent organ damage from the excessive amount of iron, chelation
therapy is prescribed. Which of the following medications will be
added to this therapy?
