Peds final
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a 3-year child during a well-baby visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - answer Respirations
40/minute
A nurse is preparing to assess an infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action
by the nurse to prepare the child? - answer Keep medical equipment invisible to the
child, Let the mother hold the infant during assessment, Provide a rattle to the infant to
hold
A child weighing 35 lb, 7 oz is prescribed Ampicillin 100 mg/kg/day, per oral every six
hours. How much will you administer at 12 noon? Round to the nearest 10th. -
answer401.75 mg
Which of the following activities demonstrates that a school aged child is showing age
appropriate behavior as per Erickson's development theory? - answer Brings home
completed school projects to show the family
The best instruction regarding oral health to a 6-month-old infant's mother include -
answerClean your baby's gums, then the new teeth with a washcloth
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 3-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the nurse expect the child to perform? - answerRide a tricycle
The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler in hospital with acute LTB
(laryngotracheal bronchitis) to stay at the child's bedside as much as possible. The
nurse's rationale for this action is primarily which of the following? - answerAnxious
children often cry increasing their oxygen needs
A nurse is providing atraumatic care on the pediatric unit. Which of the following
interventions is consistent with the nurse's care? The nurse: - answerPuts an anesthetic
on an infant's arm one hour before an intravenous is inserted
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 1-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the nurse expect the child to perform? - answerHave a 2-word
vocabulary, Hold a pencil with the fingers
A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 1-year-old infant. Which of the following
immunizations should the nurse plan to administer to the infant? - answerMeasels,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella
,A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following
immunizations should the nurse plan to administer to the infant? - answerPolio (IPV),
Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV), Rotavirus
The nurse is discussing safety issues with a group of parents of infants. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in her discussion? - answerIrons not in
use should be removed from ironing boards
Which of the following activities demonstrates that an infant has a healthy achievement
of Erikson's developmental task? - answerPlays in the crib comfortably with mother in
the room, Clings to the mother when a stranger approaches
A 6 month old infant, who weighed 6 lb. 8 oz. at birth, is being seen at a well-baby
check. The nurse notes that the baby now weighs 12 lb. 15 oz. and reaches for the
stethoscope. Which of the following conclusions by the nurse is correct? The infant's: -
answerMotor skills are consistent with age and weight is normal
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 10-month-old infant. Which of the
fine motor skills should the nurse expect the infant to perform? Select all that apply. -
answerGrasp a rattle by the handle, use a crude pincer grasp
A pediatric nurse is working in a community agency. Which of the following actions
would be appropriate for the nurse to perform? - answerEncourage parents to have their
children immunized
The nurse is teaching a couple about motor vehicle safety for a 3 year old. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching session? - answerThe child car seat should
be forward facing in the back seat of the car
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother whose child is now 12 months
old. Which of the following information should the nurse include regarding the child's
eating patterns? - answer"It is not unusual for toddlers' diets to be erratic. One day he
may eat only fruit then refuse to eat fruit the next day when he will eat only cereal."
The nurse is obtaining a health history of a 6-year-old child who is being seen at the
clinic for the first time. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the child
during the interview? Select all that apply - answer"Do you have any pets at home?",
"Can you tell me how many 1+1 makes?", "Can you tell me the name of one of your
school friends?", "What kinds of things do you like to play during recess at school?"
A 5-month-old infant with RSV bronchiolitis is in respiratory distress. The baby has
copious secretions, increased work of breathing, cyanosis, and a respiratory rate of 78.
What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention? - answerSuction secretions,
provide 1005 oxygen via mask, and anticipate respiratory failure
, An 8-year-old child with asthma states "I want to play sports like my friends. What can I
do?" Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - answer"As long
as you take your medicines you should be able to join a team"
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for a
hospitalized 10-year-old child with bacterial pneumonia? - answerAdminister analgesics
for pain
A nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child? - answerAllow the child to role-play
using miniature equipment
A child has been diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the
mother indicates an understanding of the disease process? - answer"I no longer allow
friends to smoke in our apartment"
The mother of a 7 year old who has been diagnosed with acute streptococcal
pharyngitis asks the nurse, "When can my daughter go back to school?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse give the mother? "Your daughter can return to
school: - answerafter she has taken antibiotics for 24 hours"
The nurse is sending a child home on an oral antibiotic. Which of the following
discharge instructions should the nurse include in her parent teaching? Inform the
parent: (Select all that apply) - answerOf the name of the medication, When to return for
follow up visit, How to measure a dose of the medication, Of the possible side effects of
the medication
A 7-year-old child is brought to the emergency dept for an acute asthma attack. He is
wheezing, tachypneic, and diaphoretic and looks frightened. The nurse should prepare
to administer which of the following? - answerAlbuterol
An infant is seen in the pediatrician's office with otitis media for the third time since birth.
To prevent future bouts of otitis, which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discharge instructions? The parents should: - answerAvoid taking their
child to places where tobacco smoke is present
A nurse is planning care for a child with asthma. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply - answerAdminister
bronchodilators, Monitor oxygen saturation, Place the child in an upright position
What is the correct dose of elemental iron for a 2 year old child, weighing 22 pounds?
The normal dosage for children up to 2 years is 6 mg/kg/day - answer15 mg every 6
hours
A child with respiratory infection is scheduled to have a sweat test. After the physician's
explanation about the test, the mother approaches the nurse for more questions. Which
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a 3-year child during a well-baby visit. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - answer Respirations
40/minute
A nurse is preparing to assess an infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action
by the nurse to prepare the child? - answer Keep medical equipment invisible to the
child, Let the mother hold the infant during assessment, Provide a rattle to the infant to
hold
A child weighing 35 lb, 7 oz is prescribed Ampicillin 100 mg/kg/day, per oral every six
hours. How much will you administer at 12 noon? Round to the nearest 10th. -
answer401.75 mg
Which of the following activities demonstrates that a school aged child is showing age
appropriate behavior as per Erickson's development theory? - answer Brings home
completed school projects to show the family
The best instruction regarding oral health to a 6-month-old infant's mother include -
answerClean your baby's gums, then the new teeth with a washcloth
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 3-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the nurse expect the child to perform? - answerRide a tricycle
The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler in hospital with acute LTB
(laryngotracheal bronchitis) to stay at the child's bedside as much as possible. The
nurse's rationale for this action is primarily which of the following? - answerAnxious
children often cry increasing their oxygen needs
A nurse is providing atraumatic care on the pediatric unit. Which of the following
interventions is consistent with the nurse's care? The nurse: - answerPuts an anesthetic
on an infant's arm one hour before an intravenous is inserted
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 1-year-old child. Which of the
following skills should the nurse expect the child to perform? - answerHave a 2-word
vocabulary, Hold a pencil with the fingers
A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 1-year-old infant. Which of the following
immunizations should the nurse plan to administer to the infant? - answerMeasels,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella
,A nurse is conducting a well-baby visit with a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following
immunizations should the nurse plan to administer to the infant? - answerPolio (IPV),
Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV), Rotavirus
The nurse is discussing safety issues with a group of parents of infants. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in her discussion? - answerIrons not in
use should be removed from ironing boards
Which of the following activities demonstrates that an infant has a healthy achievement
of Erikson's developmental task? - answerPlays in the crib comfortably with mother in
the room, Clings to the mother when a stranger approaches
A 6 month old infant, who weighed 6 lb. 8 oz. at birth, is being seen at a well-baby
check. The nurse notes that the baby now weighs 12 lb. 15 oz. and reaches for the
stethoscope. Which of the following conclusions by the nurse is correct? The infant's: -
answerMotor skills are consistent with age and weight is normal
A nurse is performing a developmental screening on a 10-month-old infant. Which of the
fine motor skills should the nurse expect the infant to perform? Select all that apply. -
answerGrasp a rattle by the handle, use a crude pincer grasp
A pediatric nurse is working in a community agency. Which of the following actions
would be appropriate for the nurse to perform? - answerEncourage parents to have their
children immunized
The nurse is teaching a couple about motor vehicle safety for a 3 year old. Which of the
following should be included in the teaching session? - answerThe child car seat should
be forward facing in the back seat of the car
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother whose child is now 12 months
old. Which of the following information should the nurse include regarding the child's
eating patterns? - answer"It is not unusual for toddlers' diets to be erratic. One day he
may eat only fruit then refuse to eat fruit the next day when he will eat only cereal."
The nurse is obtaining a health history of a 6-year-old child who is being seen at the
clinic for the first time. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the child
during the interview? Select all that apply - answer"Do you have any pets at home?",
"Can you tell me how many 1+1 makes?", "Can you tell me the name of one of your
school friends?", "What kinds of things do you like to play during recess at school?"
A 5-month-old infant with RSV bronchiolitis is in respiratory distress. The baby has
copious secretions, increased work of breathing, cyanosis, and a respiratory rate of 78.
What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention? - answerSuction secretions,
provide 1005 oxygen via mask, and anticipate respiratory failure
, An 8-year-old child with asthma states "I want to play sports like my friends. What can I
do?" Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - answer"As long
as you take your medicines you should be able to join a team"
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for a
hospitalized 10-year-old child with bacterial pneumonia? - answerAdminister analgesics
for pain
A nurse is preparing to assess a preschool-age child. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse to prepare the child? - answerAllow the child to role-play
using miniature equipment
A child has been diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the
mother indicates an understanding of the disease process? - answer"I no longer allow
friends to smoke in our apartment"
The mother of a 7 year old who has been diagnosed with acute streptococcal
pharyngitis asks the nurse, "When can my daughter go back to school?" Which of the
following responses should the nurse give the mother? "Your daughter can return to
school: - answerafter she has taken antibiotics for 24 hours"
The nurse is sending a child home on an oral antibiotic. Which of the following
discharge instructions should the nurse include in her parent teaching? Inform the
parent: (Select all that apply) - answerOf the name of the medication, When to return for
follow up visit, How to measure a dose of the medication, Of the possible side effects of
the medication
A 7-year-old child is brought to the emergency dept for an acute asthma attack. He is
wheezing, tachypneic, and diaphoretic and looks frightened. The nurse should prepare
to administer which of the following? - answerAlbuterol
An infant is seen in the pediatrician's office with otitis media for the third time since birth.
To prevent future bouts of otitis, which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discharge instructions? The parents should: - answerAvoid taking their
child to places where tobacco smoke is present
A nurse is planning care for a child with asthma. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply - answerAdminister
bronchodilators, Monitor oxygen saturation, Place the child in an upright position
What is the correct dose of elemental iron for a 2 year old child, weighing 22 pounds?
The normal dosage for children up to 2 years is 6 mg/kg/day - answer15 mg every 6
hours
A child with respiratory infection is scheduled to have a sweat test. After the physician's
explanation about the test, the mother approaches the nurse for more questions. Which
