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EAQ PEDS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A 2025/2026
Terms in this set (60)
A child is admitted to The meningococcal organism is rendered
the pediatric unit with a inactive after 24 to 72 hours of antibiotic
diagnosis of therapy; isolation is not required after this time.
meningococcal Meningitis is not evident during the
meningitis. incubation period. The presence of a fever is
What does the nurse not the influencing factor indicating the need
conclude about for isolation. After the diagnosis of meningitis is
isolation? confirmed, isolation is required for 24 to 72
1 hours after the institution of antibiotic therapy.
It is unnecessary during
the incubation period.
2
It is required for 7 to 10
days until the fever
subsides.
3
It will be unnecessary
after the diagnosis is
confirmed.
4
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It will be necessary for
24 to 72 hours after the
initiation of antibiotic
therapy.
A nurse in the Audible wheezing that is heard without a
pediatric clinic is stethoscope is an indication that the airways
assessing an 8-year- are significantly compromised, and this
old child who has had requires immediate medical
asthma since infancy. intervention. Barrel chest is a sign of chronic
What clinical finding asthma. Repeated attacks result in a fixed
requires immediate hyperaerated thoracic cavity; this clinical
intervention? finding does not require intervention. A heart
1 rate of 105 beats/min is expected in an 8-year-
old child, as is a respiratory rate of 30
Barrel
breaths/min.
chest
2
Audible Test-Taking Tip: Anxiety leading to an exam is normal.
wheezing Reduce your stress by
3 studying often, not long. Spend at least 15 minutes every
Heart rate of day reviewing the "old"
105 beats/min material. This action alone will greatly reduce
4 anxiety. The more time you devote to
Respiratory rate of 30 reviewing past material, the more confident
breaths/min you will feel about your knowledge of the
topics. Start this review process on the first day
of the semester. Don't wait until the middle to
end of the semester to try to cram
information.
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AM
A 5-year-old child is The first option is a direct question that should elicit the
admitted to the desired information. The
pediatric unit for an other questions can be answered with a yes-or-
appendectomy. What no response and do not elicit what the child
question should the knows or feels about the situation.
nurse ask to determine
what the child thinks STUDY TIP: When forming a study group,
is the reason for carefully select members for your group.
hospitalization? Choose students who have abilities and
motivation similar to your own. Look for
1 students who have a different learning style
"What are you doing than you. Exchange names, email
at the hospital?" 2 addresses, and phone numbers. Plan a schedule for
"Have you brought any when and how often you will
toys with you?" meet. Plan an agenda for each meeting. You
Incorrect 3 may exchange lecture notes and discuss
content for clarity or quiz one another on
"Did your parents tell
the material. You could also create your own
you why you're here?"
practice tests or make flash cards that review
4
key vocabulary terms.
"Did you know that
you're going to have an
operation?"
A 6-year-old child with Interrupting the bath and providing humidified
acute spasmodic air will reduce energy requirements, allow the
bronchitis who is child to rest, and lessen the demand for
receiving humidified oxygen. Although postural
air removes the mask, drainage loosens secretions in the lungs, it
and while bathing the should not be used when the child is in distress.
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AM
child the nurse notes The orthopneic position will not reduce energy
increasing respiratory and oxygen demands; the healthcare provider
distress. What is the should be called if appropriate nursing
most appropriate measures do not relieve the dyspnea.
nursing Suctioning is not performed unless respiratory
intervention? distress is severe; it
Correct 1 increases restlessness and energy demands.
Stopping the bath and
replacing the mask 2 Test-Taking Tip: Prepare for exams when and
Performing postural where you are most alert and able to
drainage and clapping concentrate. If you are most alert at night,
the chest study at night. If you are most alert at 2 am,
3 study in the early morning hours. Study where
Placing the child in the you can focus your attention and avoid
orthopneic position and distractions. This may be in the library or in a
calling the quiet corner of your home. The key point is to
practitioner keep on doing what is working for you. If you
4 are distracted or falling asleep, you may want
Suctioning the child's to change when and where you are
nasal passages and studying.
waiting for the
dyspnea to subside
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AM
EAQ PEDS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED GRADED A 2025/2026
Terms in this set (60)
A child is admitted to The meningococcal organism is rendered
the pediatric unit with a inactive after 24 to 72 hours of antibiotic
diagnosis of therapy; isolation is not required after this time.
meningococcal Meningitis is not evident during the
meningitis. incubation period. The presence of a fever is
What does the nurse not the influencing factor indicating the need
conclude about for isolation. After the diagnosis of meningitis is
isolation? confirmed, isolation is required for 24 to 72
1 hours after the institution of antibiotic therapy.
It is unnecessary during
the incubation period.
2
It is required for 7 to 10
days until the fever
subsides.
3
It will be unnecessary
after the diagnosis is
confirmed.
4
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AM
It will be necessary for
24 to 72 hours after the
initiation of antibiotic
therapy.
A nurse in the Audible wheezing that is heard without a
pediatric clinic is stethoscope is an indication that the airways
assessing an 8-year- are significantly compromised, and this
old child who has had requires immediate medical
asthma since infancy. intervention. Barrel chest is a sign of chronic
What clinical finding asthma. Repeated attacks result in a fixed
requires immediate hyperaerated thoracic cavity; this clinical
intervention? finding does not require intervention. A heart
1 rate of 105 beats/min is expected in an 8-year-
old child, as is a respiratory rate of 30
Barrel
breaths/min.
chest
2
Audible Test-Taking Tip: Anxiety leading to an exam is normal.
wheezing Reduce your stress by
3 studying often, not long. Spend at least 15 minutes every
Heart rate of day reviewing the "old"
105 beats/min material. This action alone will greatly reduce
4 anxiety. The more time you devote to
Respiratory rate of 30 reviewing past material, the more confident
breaths/min you will feel about your knowledge of the
topics. Start this review process on the first day
of the semester. Don't wait until the middle to
end of the semester to try to cram
information.
2/59
,8/26/25, 9:27
AM
A 5-year-old child is The first option is a direct question that should elicit the
admitted to the desired information. The
pediatric unit for an other questions can be answered with a yes-or-
appendectomy. What no response and do not elicit what the child
question should the knows or feels about the situation.
nurse ask to determine
what the child thinks STUDY TIP: When forming a study group,
is the reason for carefully select members for your group.
hospitalization? Choose students who have abilities and
motivation similar to your own. Look for
1 students who have a different learning style
"What are you doing than you. Exchange names, email
at the hospital?" 2 addresses, and phone numbers. Plan a schedule for
"Have you brought any when and how often you will
toys with you?" meet. Plan an agenda for each meeting. You
Incorrect 3 may exchange lecture notes and discuss
content for clarity or quiz one another on
"Did your parents tell
the material. You could also create your own
you why you're here?"
practice tests or make flash cards that review
4
key vocabulary terms.
"Did you know that
you're going to have an
operation?"
A 6-year-old child with Interrupting the bath and providing humidified
acute spasmodic air will reduce energy requirements, allow the
bronchitis who is child to rest, and lessen the demand for
receiving humidified oxygen. Although postural
air removes the mask, drainage loosens secretions in the lungs, it
and while bathing the should not be used when the child is in distress.
3/59
, 8/26/25, 9:27
AM
child the nurse notes The orthopneic position will not reduce energy
increasing respiratory and oxygen demands; the healthcare provider
distress. What is the should be called if appropriate nursing
most appropriate measures do not relieve the dyspnea.
nursing Suctioning is not performed unless respiratory
intervention? distress is severe; it
Correct 1 increases restlessness and energy demands.
Stopping the bath and
replacing the mask 2 Test-Taking Tip: Prepare for exams when and
Performing postural where you are most alert and able to
drainage and clapping concentrate. If you are most alert at night,
the chest study at night. If you are most alert at 2 am,
3 study in the early morning hours. Study where
Placing the child in the you can focus your attention and avoid
orthopneic position and distractions. This may be in the library or in a
calling the quiet corner of your home. The key point is to
practitioner keep on doing what is working for you. If you
4 are distracted or falling asleep, you may want
Suctioning the child's to change when and where you are
nasal passages and studying.
waiting for the
dyspnea to subside
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