NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
In order to administer a medication safely to a pediatric client, what drug
information must the nurse be aware of that is not always essential when
administering a medication to an adult client?
Indicators of drug toxicity.
Recommended dose per kg of body
weight. Incompatibilities with other
medications.
Commonly expected side effects. - Recommended dose per kg of body
weight.
The nurse recognizes the need to update knowledge related to the most
common cause of hospitalization in children. On which body system should
continuing education focus? Gastrointestinal.
Respirator
y. Cardiac.
Musculoskeletal. - Respiratory.
The nurse is planning educational interventions
to reduce the incidence of the number one cause of mortality in children
ages 1-4. Recognizing the developmental needs of this age group, the
nurse would focus the session on which topic?
,NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
Seizure disorder management.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
recognition. Child abuse prevention.
Unintentional injury awareness. - Unintentional injury awareness.
A mother asks the pediatric nurse about what she should begin to feed her
6-month-old infant. The correct response is:
Egg whites are the least allergenic food to be introduced into the
baby's diet. Rice cereal is the first solid introduced that is least
allergenic of the cereals. Formula is the only source of nutrition
given for the first year.
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of iron. - Rice cereal is the first
solid introduced that is least allergenic of the cereals.
Introduction of solid food is recommended at age 4 to 6 months, when the
gastrointestinal system has matured sufficiently to handle complex
nutrients. The suck reflex and tongue-thrust reflex diminish at 4 months of
age. Rice cereal is the first solid food because it is a rich source of iron and
rarely induces allergic reactions.
**Fruits and vegetables, good sources of vitamins and fiber, are introduced
after cereal, one at a time to determine allergic reactions. Egg whites are
highly allergenic.
,NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
Birth weight doubles by which month? - 6 months
Birth weight triples by? - End of 12 months (1st year)
T/F Infants are unable to digest the large molecules of cow's milk. - True
When are solids begun? - Solids are begun around age 6 months w/ pureed
forms of food
T/F Infants younger than age 6 months have little or no concept of
differentiating family and caregiver from the general public. - True
When does separation anxiety become an issue with infants? - Separation
anxiety becomes an issue around age 6 months when the infant
Which of the following milestones are specific to the toddler stage of
development?
--Walks alone, climb stairs
--Explores environment, no understanding of danger
--Language development; no, dada, mama
--Engages in parallel play
--Less protest at naptime, but dislikes bedtime - --Walks alone; climbs stairs
--Language development: no dada/mama
, NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
--Engages in parallel play
--Issues with bedtime tend to arise in the preschool phase of development.
When should infants sit in tripod position? - -By 6 months
When should head be steadily supported when sitting and can raise head &
chest when prone? - -By 4 months
When should the infant be able to roll over in both directions and transfer
objects from hand to hand? - -By 6 months
(ATI)-
-at 4 months should roll from BACK to SIDE
-at 5 months rolls from FRONT to BACK
-at 6 months BACK to FRONT
What type of family is one where parents have terminated spousal roles but
continue their parenting roles? - -Binuclear family
When does the infant's posterior fontanel close? - 2-3 months of age
When does the infant's anterior fontanel close? - 12-18 months of age
How many ounces should infants gain per week the first 6 months of
age? - 5-7 oz Birth weight is tripled by the end of the 1st year
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
In order to administer a medication safely to a pediatric client, what drug
information must the nurse be aware of that is not always essential when
administering a medication to an adult client?
Indicators of drug toxicity.
Recommended dose per kg of body
weight. Incompatibilities with other
medications.
Commonly expected side effects. - Recommended dose per kg of body
weight.
The nurse recognizes the need to update knowledge related to the most
common cause of hospitalization in children. On which body system should
continuing education focus? Gastrointestinal.
Respirator
y. Cardiac.
Musculoskeletal. - Respiratory.
The nurse is planning educational interventions
to reduce the incidence of the number one cause of mortality in children
ages 1-4. Recognizing the developmental needs of this age group, the
nurse would focus the session on which topic?
,NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
Seizure disorder management.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
recognition. Child abuse prevention.
Unintentional injury awareness. - Unintentional injury awareness.
A mother asks the pediatric nurse about what she should begin to feed her
6-month-old infant. The correct response is:
Egg whites are the least allergenic food to be introduced into the
baby's diet. Rice cereal is the first solid introduced that is least
allergenic of the cereals. Formula is the only source of nutrition
given for the first year.
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of iron. - Rice cereal is the first
solid introduced that is least allergenic of the cereals.
Introduction of solid food is recommended at age 4 to 6 months, when the
gastrointestinal system has matured sufficiently to handle complex
nutrients. The suck reflex and tongue-thrust reflex diminish at 4 months of
age. Rice cereal is the first solid food because it is a rich source of iron and
rarely induces allergic reactions.
**Fruits and vegetables, good sources of vitamins and fiber, are introduced
after cereal, one at a time to determine allergic reactions. Egg whites are
highly allergenic.
,NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
Birth weight doubles by which month? - 6 months
Birth weight triples by? - End of 12 months (1st year)
T/F Infants are unable to digest the large molecules of cow's milk. - True
When are solids begun? - Solids are begun around age 6 months w/ pureed
forms of food
T/F Infants younger than age 6 months have little or no concept of
differentiating family and caregiver from the general public. - True
When does separation anxiety become an issue with infants? - Separation
anxiety becomes an issue around age 6 months when the infant
Which of the following milestones are specific to the toddler stage of
development?
--Walks alone, climb stairs
--Explores environment, no understanding of danger
--Language development; no, dada, mama
--Engages in parallel play
--Less protest at naptime, but dislikes bedtime - --Walks alone; climbs stairs
--Language development: no dada/mama
, NURS PEDS EXAM TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ SUCCESS
ASSUARED 2023
--Engages in parallel play
--Issues with bedtime tend to arise in the preschool phase of development.
When should infants sit in tripod position? - -By 6 months
When should head be steadily supported when sitting and can raise head &
chest when prone? - -By 4 months
When should the infant be able to roll over in both directions and transfer
objects from hand to hand? - -By 6 months
(ATI)-
-at 4 months should roll from BACK to SIDE
-at 5 months rolls from FRONT to BACK
-at 6 months BACK to FRONT
What type of family is one where parents have terminated spousal roles but
continue their parenting roles? - -Binuclear family
When does the infant's posterior fontanel close? - 2-3 months of age
When does the infant's anterior fontanel close? - 12-18 months of age
How many ounces should infants gain per week the first 6 months of
age? - 5-7 oz Birth weight is tripled by the end of the 1st year
