Pediatrics - Chapter 01- Introduction to
Child Health and Pediatric Nursing Exam
with Complete Questions and Answers
What is the number one cause for mortality among children?
1. Human immunodeficiency virus
2. Congenital anomalies
3. Motor vehicle accidents
4. Low birthweight - Correct Answer Motor vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent
care center. The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The
mother asks, "Why is my child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best
response by the nurse?
1. "The PNP functions similar to the physician's assistant, so you should be perfectly at
ease."
2. "The child may be seen by the physician instead if you'd like."
3. "Seeing the PNP is just one more step in having your child evaluated in this setting."
4. "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the diagnosis and
treatment of children." - Correct Answer "The PNP is an experienced RN with
advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in?
1. Pregnancy counseling
2. Depression
3. Contraception
4. Tuberculosis - Correct Answer Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to
address issues related to the "new morbidity"?
1. Academic difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
2. The number of children with chronic illness at the school
3. Statistics related to health insurance coverage of the children
, 4. HIV infection, asthma, and respiratory allergy testing - Correct Answer Academic
difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
The following events were milestones in the support of children's health. Place them in
the correct sequence, from oldest to most recent:
_____ a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
_____ b. WIC program established
_____ c. U.S. Children's Bureau established
_____ d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
_____ e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
_____ f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed. - Correct Answer c. U.S.
Children's Bureau established
d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
b. WIC program established
f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed.
e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent?
a) Treating the minor and obtaining written informed consent when the parent arrives
b) Explaining the needed treatment to the minor and documenting this action
c) Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
d) Contacting the institution's attorney to provide and document consent - Correct
Answer Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is
present. What would prevent informed consent from being obtained?
a) Determining the mother cannot read the form
b) Finding out the mother is younger than 18 years of age
c) Establishing the mother was never married
d) Learning the mother is not the custodial parent - Correct Answer Learning the
mother is not the custodial parent
The parents of a 12-year-old child preparing to undergo surgery explain to the nurse
that their religious beliefs do not allow for blood transfusions. What initial action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
a) Contact the hospital attorney.
b) Ask the child what their preference will be.
c) Document the parents' requests.
Child Health and Pediatric Nursing Exam
with Complete Questions and Answers
What is the number one cause for mortality among children?
1. Human immunodeficiency virus
2. Congenital anomalies
3. Motor vehicle accidents
4. Low birthweight - Correct Answer Motor vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent
care center. The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The
mother asks, "Why is my child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best
response by the nurse?
1. "The PNP functions similar to the physician's assistant, so you should be perfectly at
ease."
2. "The child may be seen by the physician instead if you'd like."
3. "Seeing the PNP is just one more step in having your child evaluated in this setting."
4. "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the diagnosis and
treatment of children." - Correct Answer "The PNP is an experienced RN with
advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in?
1. Pregnancy counseling
2. Depression
3. Contraception
4. Tuberculosis - Correct Answer Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to
address issues related to the "new morbidity"?
1. Academic difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
2. The number of children with chronic illness at the school
3. Statistics related to health insurance coverage of the children
, 4. HIV infection, asthma, and respiratory allergy testing - Correct Answer Academic
difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
The following events were milestones in the support of children's health. Place them in
the correct sequence, from oldest to most recent:
_____ a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
_____ b. WIC program established
_____ c. U.S. Children's Bureau established
_____ d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
_____ e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
_____ f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed. - Correct Answer c. U.S.
Children's Bureau established
d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
b. WIC program established
f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed.
e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent?
a) Treating the minor and obtaining written informed consent when the parent arrives
b) Explaining the needed treatment to the minor and documenting this action
c) Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
d) Contacting the institution's attorney to provide and document consent - Correct
Answer Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is
present. What would prevent informed consent from being obtained?
a) Determining the mother cannot read the form
b) Finding out the mother is younger than 18 years of age
c) Establishing the mother was never married
d) Learning the mother is not the custodial parent - Correct Answer Learning the
mother is not the custodial parent
The parents of a 12-year-old child preparing to undergo surgery explain to the nurse
that their religious beliefs do not allow for blood transfusions. What initial action by the
nurse is most appropriate?
a) Contact the hospital attorney.
b) Ask the child what their preference will be.
c) Document the parents' requests.
