NURS 629 PEDS EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
NURS 629 PEDS EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY WITH 200 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
MVU NURS 629 EXAM 2 LATEST 2025/2026
A mother brings her 1-year-old child to the clinic for problems with a "rash." She
states the child has not been feeling well since the rash started 2 days ago. The
nurse practitioner observes numerous macules and vesicles in clusters over the
child's trunk and mucous membranes; some are clear, some are crusting. The child
is irritable but does not have fever. What would be the diagnosis and treatment
for this child?
A. Contact dermatitis; apply benadryl and cut fingernails to decrease scratching.
B. Varicella; treat first with benadryl in an age-appropriate dose, and give daily
baths with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno).
C. Impetigo; treat with augmentin for 10 days and return to clinic in 2 weeks.
D. Varicella; immunize with varicella vaccine to decrease symptoms and begin
acycolvir. - Correct Answer-B. Varicella; treat first with benadryl in an age-
appropriate dose, and give daily baths with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno).
In treatment of severe inflammatory acne for a female adolescent, the nurse
practitioner understands that
The benefits of treatment will be noted in 5-7 days.
Systemic antibiotics are effective treatment.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) provides an effective first-line therapy.
Counseling on stringent dietary changes is important. - Correct Answer-Systemic
antibiotics are effective treatment.
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A mother brings her preschool child to see the nurse practitioner because of sores
on his arms and legs. On examination the NP notes several honey-colored crusted
lesions with erythematous base on the arms and legs. There is a history of
exposure to mosquitoes. The rest of the exam is essentially negative. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Varicella
Pityriasis rosea
Scabies
Impetigo - Correct Answer-Impetigo
The nurse practitioner is examining an infant with atopic dermatitis. What would
the physical examination reveal?
Erythematous raised areas on flexor surfaces.
Distribution of rash on face and extensor surfaces.
Dry, scaly rash with pruritus.
Moist, crusting rash with no pruritus. - Correct Answer-Distribution of rash on
face and extensor surfaces.
An infant has pruritus caused by eczema. The nurse practitioner teaches the
mother the following regarding the infant's care
Dress the infant in wool-blend long-sleeved jump suits.
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Dress the infant in cotton shorts and short sleeved shirts.
Give the infant cornstarch or Aveeno baths.
Give the infant salt baths three times a day. - Correct Answer-Give the infant
cornstarch or Aveeno baths.
What is the appropriate treatment for a child with roseola?
Hospitalization, antipyretics, and IV fluids
NSAIDS, rest, and hydration
Antiviral medications, fluids, and rest
Antibiotics, hydration, and rest - Correct Answer-NSAIDS, rest, and hydration
The nurse practitioner understands that the rash of roseola differs from that of
rubella. Which statement is correct?
Rash of roseola fades in 3-5 days.
Rash of rubella is pruritic.
Rash of roseola starts on the trunk.
Rash of rubella clears on the extremities, when facial rash erupts. - Correct
Answer-Rash of roseola starts on the trunk.
Examination of nontoxic but ill-appearing 6-year-old reveals vesicular and
ulcerative oral lesions and a maculopapular rash on the hands and feet;
temperature is 38° C and the child has feelings of malaise. Differential diagnosis
includes
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Varicella.
Echovirus 11.
Coxsackievirus group B.
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease. - Correct Answer-Hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
A daycare center director calls to confirm when a child can return to the center
after having fifth disease. The NP's response is based on the knowledge that the
period of communicability lasts until when?
The transient joint pain disappears.
URI symptoms are gone.
The rash is gone.
The rash appears. - Correct Answer-The rash appears.
What are the most consistent clinical findings in children with acute appendicitis?
A. High fever and tenderness around the umbilicus
B. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C. An elevated WBC count and pyuria
D. Low-grade fever and periumbilical abdominal pain - Correct Answer-D. Low-
grade fever and periumbilical abdominal pain
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NURS 629 PEDS EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY WITH 200 EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
MVU NURS 629 EXAM 2 LATEST 2025/2026
A mother brings her 1-year-old child to the clinic for problems with a "rash." She
states the child has not been feeling well since the rash started 2 days ago. The
nurse practitioner observes numerous macules and vesicles in clusters over the
child's trunk and mucous membranes; some are clear, some are crusting. The child
is irritable but does not have fever. What would be the diagnosis and treatment
for this child?
A. Contact dermatitis; apply benadryl and cut fingernails to decrease scratching.
B. Varicella; treat first with benadryl in an age-appropriate dose, and give daily
baths with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno).
C. Impetigo; treat with augmentin for 10 days and return to clinic in 2 weeks.
D. Varicella; immunize with varicella vaccine to decrease symptoms and begin
acycolvir. - Correct Answer-B. Varicella; treat first with benadryl in an age-
appropriate dose, and give daily baths with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno).
In treatment of severe inflammatory acne for a female adolescent, the nurse
practitioner understands that
The benefits of treatment will be noted in 5-7 days.
Systemic antibiotics are effective treatment.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) provides an effective first-line therapy.
Counseling on stringent dietary changes is important. - Correct Answer-Systemic
antibiotics are effective treatment.
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, NURS 629 PEDS EXAM MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
A mother brings her preschool child to see the nurse practitioner because of sores
on his arms and legs. On examination the NP notes several honey-colored crusted
lesions with erythematous base on the arms and legs. There is a history of
exposure to mosquitoes. The rest of the exam is essentially negative. What is the
most likely diagnosis?
Varicella
Pityriasis rosea
Scabies
Impetigo - Correct Answer-Impetigo
The nurse practitioner is examining an infant with atopic dermatitis. What would
the physical examination reveal?
Erythematous raised areas on flexor surfaces.
Distribution of rash on face and extensor surfaces.
Dry, scaly rash with pruritus.
Moist, crusting rash with no pruritus. - Correct Answer-Distribution of rash on
face and extensor surfaces.
An infant has pruritus caused by eczema. The nurse practitioner teaches the
mother the following regarding the infant's care
Dress the infant in wool-blend long-sleeved jump suits.
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Dress the infant in cotton shorts and short sleeved shirts.
Give the infant cornstarch or Aveeno baths.
Give the infant salt baths three times a day. - Correct Answer-Give the infant
cornstarch or Aveeno baths.
What is the appropriate treatment for a child with roseola?
Hospitalization, antipyretics, and IV fluids
NSAIDS, rest, and hydration
Antiviral medications, fluids, and rest
Antibiotics, hydration, and rest - Correct Answer-NSAIDS, rest, and hydration
The nurse practitioner understands that the rash of roseola differs from that of
rubella. Which statement is correct?
Rash of roseola fades in 3-5 days.
Rash of rubella is pruritic.
Rash of roseola starts on the trunk.
Rash of rubella clears on the extremities, when facial rash erupts. - Correct
Answer-Rash of roseola starts on the trunk.
Examination of nontoxic but ill-appearing 6-year-old reveals vesicular and
ulcerative oral lesions and a maculopapular rash on the hands and feet;
temperature is 38° C and the child has feelings of malaise. Differential diagnosis
includes
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Varicella.
Echovirus 11.
Coxsackievirus group B.
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease. - Correct Answer-Hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
A daycare center director calls to confirm when a child can return to the center
after having fifth disease. The NP's response is based on the knowledge that the
period of communicability lasts until when?
The transient joint pain disappears.
URI symptoms are gone.
The rash is gone.
The rash appears. - Correct Answer-The rash appears.
What are the most consistent clinical findings in children with acute appendicitis?
A. High fever and tenderness around the umbilicus
B. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C. An elevated WBC count and pyuria
D. Low-grade fever and periumbilical abdominal pain - Correct Answer-D. Low-
grade fever and periumbilical abdominal pain
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