NR 470
Nursing Care of Children & Families
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. In assessing a child with suspected meningitis, the nurse notes
a positive Brudzinski's sign. This finding is characterized by:
- A) Nuchal rigidity when the neck is flexed.
- B) Pain and resistance when attempting leg extension.
- C) Reflexive knee and hip flexion upon neck flexion.
- D) Unilateral pupil dilation.
- Correct Answer: C
2. A 7-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with blurred vision
and excessive thirst. These signs are indicative of:
- A) Hypoglycemia
- B) Hyperglycemia
- C) Ketoacidosis
- D) Dehydration
- Correct Answer: B
3. Which of the following is the primary reason for using a mist
tent in children with respiratory infections?
- A) To deliver supplemental oxygen.
- B) To provide humidity and relieve hypoxia.
- C) To administer medication nebulizers.
- D) To decrease contamination risk.
- Correct Answer: B
4. For a child on chemotherapy, which of the following
represents a priority action to prevent infection?
- A) Isolating the child in a single room.
- B) Administering prophylactic antibiotics.
- C) Encouraging daily baths.
- D) Restricting visitors with recent infections.
- Correct Answer: D
©2024/2025
Nursing Care of Children & Families
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. In assessing a child with suspected meningitis, the nurse notes
a positive Brudzinski's sign. This finding is characterized by:
- A) Nuchal rigidity when the neck is flexed.
- B) Pain and resistance when attempting leg extension.
- C) Reflexive knee and hip flexion upon neck flexion.
- D) Unilateral pupil dilation.
- Correct Answer: C
2. A 7-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with blurred vision
and excessive thirst. These signs are indicative of:
- A) Hypoglycemia
- B) Hyperglycemia
- C) Ketoacidosis
- D) Dehydration
- Correct Answer: B
3. Which of the following is the primary reason for using a mist
tent in children with respiratory infections?
- A) To deliver supplemental oxygen.
- B) To provide humidity and relieve hypoxia.
- C) To administer medication nebulizers.
- D) To decrease contamination risk.
- Correct Answer: B
4. For a child on chemotherapy, which of the following
represents a priority action to prevent infection?
- A) Isolating the child in a single room.
- B) Administering prophylactic antibiotics.
- C) Encouraging daily baths.
- D) Restricting visitors with recent infections.
- Correct Answer: D
©2024/2025
