NURS PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
On assessment of a 6 month old infant you note that the anterior fontanel is
flat and soft and the posterior fontanel is no longer palpable. This is an
appropriate finding because the posterior fontanel closes at:
1. 6 months
2. 4 months
3. 2 months
4. 5 months - 4
Leiningers Cultural Care Theory includes the
elements of: 1. Values, beliefs, health, siblings,
and culture.
2. Values, beliefs, food, and culture.
3. Values, beliefs, religion, lifestyles, and perceptions
of health. 4. Values, beliefs, and clothing. - 3
A 12-year-old boy has been admitted to the pediatric unit for torsion of his
left testicle. The nurse should provide:
1. Pain management as ordered.
2. Information about a Doppler ultrasound.
3. Prepare the family and child for possible
surgery. 4. All of the above should be
provided. - 4
Elsa is working with an 11-year-old patient in the outpatient pediatric clinic.
As Elsa reviews the chart, she reads that the patient follows the Muslim
tradition. When Elsa enters the room, she notes that the child is wearing a
hijab on her head. Elsa has never worked with this tradition before. Elsa
should:
1. Realize that her verbal and non-verbal communication will impact the
care she gives the child.
2. Not ask the parent for input on the care of the child because this would
disrespect the family and child.
3. Have another nurse, who has experience with this culture, take care of
the patient. 4. Realize that the patient is uncomfortable and seek a fellow
nurse to help her. - 1
When speaking with a family about the plan of care for the day, Leslie knows
she should avoid using:
1. Medical jargon.
2. Time for
questions. 3. Active
listening skills.
4. All of the answers should be used for effective communication.
5. All the answers should not be used for effective communication. - 1
,NURS PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
When speaking with a family who is experiencing a medical emergency with
their child, it is important for the nurse to:
1. Allow time for
questions. 2. Avoid
false hope.
3. Allow for a quiet
environment. 4. Be
empathetic and sincere.
, NURS PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
5. All of the above are correct.
6. None of the above are correct. - 5
Ellie was adopted at the age of two. Her adoptive family is
known as her: 1. Family of choice.
2. Family of
origin. 3.
Nuclear family.
4. Nontraditional family. - 2
Cael was diagnosed with terminal cancer six months ago. His family has
been adjusting to the changes in Caels condition. His diagnosis is affecting
each member of the family in a different way. The nurse knows Caels family
is exhibiting behaviors similar to:
1. The Death and Dying Theory.
2. The Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and
Adaptation. 3. Murray Bowens Theory.
4. The Family Group Theory. - 2
The main difference in Duvalls view of the Family Development Theory and
other theorists is:
1. Family is placed into categories throughout its
lifespan. 2. A healthy family is open-minded and
shares love.
3. A family cutting off emotionally from others is viewed
as healthy. 4. Families are viewed as constantly adjusting
due to crisis. - 1
When performing the family APGAR questionnaire on Wesleys family, the
nurse notes that his father spends very little time with him. The nurse knows
that with this area being low, the family:
1. Lacks quality growth and function, so there is risk.
2. Lacks the ability to devote time to children and has a highly functional
pattern.
3. Is at risk for not nurturing a child and could be at risk for developing a
dysfunctional family pattern.
4. Is at risk for sharing responsibility for the child and is highly dysfunctional. -
3
Jared has assessed a family with a 6-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy for
his family assessment project for a nursing course. The faculty member
knows that Jared has assessed for family structure, development, and rituals
with which of the following comments?
1. The two boys live with their maternal grandmother
and mother. 2. The family lives in a rundown area of a
mobile-home park.
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
On assessment of a 6 month old infant you note that the anterior fontanel is
flat and soft and the posterior fontanel is no longer palpable. This is an
appropriate finding because the posterior fontanel closes at:
1. 6 months
2. 4 months
3. 2 months
4. 5 months - 4
Leiningers Cultural Care Theory includes the
elements of: 1. Values, beliefs, health, siblings,
and culture.
2. Values, beliefs, food, and culture.
3. Values, beliefs, religion, lifestyles, and perceptions
of health. 4. Values, beliefs, and clothing. - 3
A 12-year-old boy has been admitted to the pediatric unit for torsion of his
left testicle. The nurse should provide:
1. Pain management as ordered.
2. Information about a Doppler ultrasound.
3. Prepare the family and child for possible
surgery. 4. All of the above should be
provided. - 4
Elsa is working with an 11-year-old patient in the outpatient pediatric clinic.
As Elsa reviews the chart, she reads that the patient follows the Muslim
tradition. When Elsa enters the room, she notes that the child is wearing a
hijab on her head. Elsa has never worked with this tradition before. Elsa
should:
1. Realize that her verbal and non-verbal communication will impact the
care she gives the child.
2. Not ask the parent for input on the care of the child because this would
disrespect the family and child.
3. Have another nurse, who has experience with this culture, take care of
the patient. 4. Realize that the patient is uncomfortable and seek a fellow
nurse to help her. - 1
When speaking with a family about the plan of care for the day, Leslie knows
she should avoid using:
1. Medical jargon.
2. Time for
questions. 3. Active
listening skills.
4. All of the answers should be used for effective communication.
5. All the answers should not be used for effective communication. - 1
,NURS PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
When speaking with a family who is experiencing a medical emergency with
their child, it is important for the nurse to:
1. Allow time for
questions. 2. Avoid
false hope.
3. Allow for a quiet
environment. 4. Be
empathetic and sincere.
, NURS PEDS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
2022/2023 UPDATE GRADED A+
5. All of the above are correct.
6. None of the above are correct. - 5
Ellie was adopted at the age of two. Her adoptive family is
known as her: 1. Family of choice.
2. Family of
origin. 3.
Nuclear family.
4. Nontraditional family. - 2
Cael was diagnosed with terminal cancer six months ago. His family has
been adjusting to the changes in Caels condition. His diagnosis is affecting
each member of the family in a different way. The nurse knows Caels family
is exhibiting behaviors similar to:
1. The Death and Dying Theory.
2. The Resiliency Model of Family Stress, Adjustment, and
Adaptation. 3. Murray Bowens Theory.
4. The Family Group Theory. - 2
The main difference in Duvalls view of the Family Development Theory and
other theorists is:
1. Family is placed into categories throughout its
lifespan. 2. A healthy family is open-minded and
shares love.
3. A family cutting off emotionally from others is viewed
as healthy. 4. Families are viewed as constantly adjusting
due to crisis. - 1
When performing the family APGAR questionnaire on Wesleys family, the
nurse notes that his father spends very little time with him. The nurse knows
that with this area being low, the family:
1. Lacks quality growth and function, so there is risk.
2. Lacks the ability to devote time to children and has a highly functional
pattern.
3. Is at risk for not nurturing a child and could be at risk for developing a
dysfunctional family pattern.
4. Is at risk for sharing responsibility for the child and is highly dysfunctional. -
3
Jared has assessed a family with a 6-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy for
his family assessment project for a nursing course. The faculty member
knows that Jared has assessed for family structure, development, and rituals
with which of the following comments?
1. The two boys live with their maternal grandmother
and mother. 2. The family lives in a rundown area of a
mobile-home park.
