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PEDIATRIC NURSING FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 | 150+
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% PASS GUARANTEE,
GRADED A+
1.
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant scheduled for immunizations. Which
vaccine should the nurse expect to administer?
A. MMR
B. Varicella
C. DTaP
D. Influenza nasal spray
Correct Answer: C. DTaP
Rationale: At 6 months, the infant receives DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, and Hepatitis B.
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MMR and Varicella are given at 12 months. Nasal influenza is not given until 2
years.
2.
A 3-year-old is admitted with suspected epiglottitis. Which action is the priority?
A. Administer IV fluids
B. Obtain a throat culture
C. Prepare for emergency intubation
D. Start nebulized albuterol
Correct Answer: C. Prepare for emergency intubation
Rationale: Epiglottitis is a life-threatening airway obstruction. The nurse should
avoid throat culture/swabs and prepare for airway support.
3.
A toddler with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. Which
finding indicates the treatment is effective?
A. Increased urine output
B. Decreased appetite
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C. Periorbital edema
D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: A. Increased urine output
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria and edema. Effectiveness is
seen when urine output increases and edema decreases.
4.
Which is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized 4-year-old child?
A. Chess set
B. Building blocks
C. Video game
D. Crossword puzzle
Correct Answer: B. Building blocks
Rationale: Preschoolers benefit from creative, simple toys. Chess and crosswords
are too advanced; video games are not developmentally appropriate.
5.
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A nurse teaches parents about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Which statement shows correct understanding?
A. “I will place my baby on their stomach to sleep.”
B. “I should keep soft blankets in the crib.”
C. “I will place my baby on their back to sleep.”
D. “I can bed-share for bonding.”
Correct Answer: C. “I will place my baby on their back to sleep.”
Rationale: Supine sleeping reduces SIDS risk. Avoid prone sleeping, soft bedding,
and bed-sharing.
6.
A 7-year-old child with cystic fibrosis requires chest physiotherapy. When is the
best time to perform it?
A. Immediately after meals
B. At bedtime
C. Before meals or 1–2 hours after meals
D. Before physical activity
PEDIATRIC NURSING FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 | 150+
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS &
DETAILED RATIONALES | 100% PASS GUARANTEE,
GRADED A+
1.
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant scheduled for immunizations. Which
vaccine should the nurse expect to administer?
A. MMR
B. Varicella
C. DTaP
D. Influenza nasal spray
Correct Answer: C. DTaP
Rationale: At 6 months, the infant receives DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, and Hepatitis B.
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MMR and Varicella are given at 12 months. Nasal influenza is not given until 2
years.
2.
A 3-year-old is admitted with suspected epiglottitis. Which action is the priority?
A. Administer IV fluids
B. Obtain a throat culture
C. Prepare for emergency intubation
D. Start nebulized albuterol
Correct Answer: C. Prepare for emergency intubation
Rationale: Epiglottitis is a life-threatening airway obstruction. The nurse should
avoid throat culture/swabs and prepare for airway support.
3.
A toddler with nephrotic syndrome is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. Which
finding indicates the treatment is effective?
A. Increased urine output
B. Decreased appetite
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C. Periorbital edema
D. Weight gain
Correct Answer: A. Increased urine output
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria and edema. Effectiveness is
seen when urine output increases and edema decreases.
4.
Which is the most appropriate toy for a hospitalized 4-year-old child?
A. Chess set
B. Building blocks
C. Video game
D. Crossword puzzle
Correct Answer: B. Building blocks
Rationale: Preschoolers benefit from creative, simple toys. Chess and crosswords
are too advanced; video games are not developmentally appropriate.
5.
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A nurse teaches parents about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Which statement shows correct understanding?
A. “I will place my baby on their stomach to sleep.”
B. “I should keep soft blankets in the crib.”
C. “I will place my baby on their back to sleep.”
D. “I can bed-share for bonding.”
Correct Answer: C. “I will place my baby on their back to sleep.”
Rationale: Supine sleeping reduces SIDS risk. Avoid prone sleeping, soft bedding,
and bed-sharing.
6.
A 7-year-old child with cystic fibrosis requires chest physiotherapy. When is the
best time to perform it?
A. Immediately after meals
B. At bedtime
C. Before meals or 1–2 hours after meals
D. Before physical activity
