PNR 308 PEDIATRICS MIDTERM| PNR 308
PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM ALL COMBINED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026 LATEST
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a
specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play
typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old --CORRECT ANSWER--c)Between 3 and 5
years old
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or
her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 --CORRECT ANSWER--c)12
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,A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else
she should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse
teaches the mother that she should supplement the infant's diet with which of
the following?
a)Rice cereal
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice --CORRECT ANSWER--b)No other food or
drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that
apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination --CORRECT ANSWER--a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair,
e)Regular elimination
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,A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight
by day 3 or 4. --CORRECT ANSWER--7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10
days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital
experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers --CORRECT ANSWER--d)Provision of
consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child
diagnosed with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
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, d)Rice and black beans --CORRECT ANSWER--c)Shredded wheat and cooked
prunes
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods --
CORRECT ANSWER--Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth,
Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? --CORRECT ANSWER--2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? --
CORRECT ANSWER--At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? --CORRECT ANSWER--108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? --
CORRECT ANSWER--When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
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PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM ALL COMBINED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026 LATEST
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a
specific role as mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play
typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old --CORRECT ANSWER--c)Between 3 and 5
years old
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or
her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 --CORRECT ANSWER--c)12
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,A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else
she should be offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse
teaches the mother that she should supplement the infant's diet with which of
the following?
a)Rice cereal
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice --CORRECT ANSWER--b)No other food or
drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that
apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination --CORRECT ANSWER--a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair,
e)Regular elimination
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,A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight
by day 3 or 4. --CORRECT ANSWER--7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10
days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital
experience for a 1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers --CORRECT ANSWER--d)Provision of
consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child
diagnosed with mild constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
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, d)Rice and black beans --CORRECT ANSWER--c)Shredded wheat and cooked
prunes
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods --
CORRECT ANSWER--Sit up with support, Head erect, Have some teeth,
Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Milk or formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? --CORRECT ANSWER--2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? --
CORRECT ANSWER--At least 6 wet, 2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? --CORRECT ANSWER--108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? --
CORRECT ANSWER--When child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods.
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