Learning System RN 3.0 Nursing Care of
Children Final Exam/ Questions &
Answers Newest 2025
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Serum
cholesterol 700mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to a child who has a
temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount available is acetaminophen oral solution
160mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-7.5 ml
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare the child for a
barium enema
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. The child has
decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78 mmHg, and is receiving
hydralazine. Which of the following lunch choices should the nurse recommend? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of
apple juice
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of the
following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-My child may take aspirin for his joint pain
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child. Which
of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to give? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Which of
the following finding sis the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inability to clear
secretions
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has a colostomy. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-I need to apply paste to the back of the wafer of my child's appliance
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule the child for a
preoperative visit to the facility
, A nurse is teaching a school-age child who is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will
place a pressure dressing over the area following the procedure
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has superficial partial-thickness burns over
50% of his body. When planning for the nutritional needs of the child, which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplement the
child's feedings with enteral feedings
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has
current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at
least 10 minutes
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent otitis media about
prevention. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates and
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-We should not smoke around
our child
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old who is postoperative following
abdominal surgery. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-FACES pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the child's blood pressure
every 4 hours
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should be the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-A child who has sickle
cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal ulceration after receiving
chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth
A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart defects. For which of
the following defects should the nurse expect to observe cyanosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Transposition of great arteries
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of T1DM. which of the
following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-You can use a
vial of insulin for up to 30 days
Children Final Exam/ Questions &
Answers Newest 2025
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic syndrome. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Serum
cholesterol 700mg/dL
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 240mg PO daily to a child who has a
temperature of 38.9 C (102 F). The amount available is acetaminophen oral solution
160mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? - CORRECT
ANSWER-7.5 ml
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prepare the child for a
barium enema
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has glomerulonephritis. The child has
decreased urinary output, a blood pressure of 160/78 mmHg, and is receiving
hydralazine. Which of the following lunch choices should the nurse recommend? -
CORRECT ANSWER-3 oz grilled chicken, 1 cup of pear slices, and 120 ml (4oz) of
apple juice
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has rheumatic fever. Which of the
following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-My child may take aspirin for his joint pain
A nurse at a clinic is preparing to administer immunizations to a 5-year-old child. Which
of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to give? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)
A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Which of
the following finding sis the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inability to clear
secretions
A nurse is teaching a parent of an infant who has a colostomy. Which of the following
statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER-I need to apply paste to the back of the wafer of my child's appliance
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for a tonsillectomy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule the child for a
preoperative visit to the facility
, A nurse is teaching a school-age child who is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-I will
place a pressure dressing over the area following the procedure
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has superficial partial-thickness burns over
50% of his body. When planning for the nutritional needs of the child, which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplement the
child's feedings with enteral feedings
A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has
current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion
A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at
least 10 minutes
A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent otitis media about
prevention. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates and
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-We should not smoke around
our child
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3-year-old who is postoperative following
abdominal surgery. Which of the following pain scales should the nurse use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-FACES pain rating scale
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check the child's blood pressure
every 4 hours
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings should be the nurse's priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-A child who has sickle
cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal ulceration after receiving
chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when brushing her teeth
A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart defects. For which of
the following defects should the nurse expect to observe cyanosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Transposition of great arteries
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of T1DM. which of the
following statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-You can use a
vial of insulin for up to 30 days
