Peds Final EXAM QUESTIONS
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Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority when providing nursing care to an infant
with a congenital heart defect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Feeding small amounts frequently
Rationale: Babies with congenital heart disease typically do best when fed more often and on a
demand schedule. They tend to tire quickly during the feeding, so frequent feedings tend to work
well.
The nurse in the clinic is providing teaching to a child prescribed isotretinoin for acne. Which of the
following should the nurse instruct the child to report immediately? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Suicidal thoughts
Violent behavior
Acutane -use birth control
The clinic nurse is providing education about treatment for several pediatric conditions. Match the
treatment with the medical diagnosis. Each treatment should be used (none should be used twice).
Varicella
Lyme Disease
Tinea Corpis
Acne - CORRECT ANSWERS Chicken Pox- 1-2 weeks of oatmeal baths
From ticks - 14 days antibiotic therapy
Athletes feet - 20 weeks of isotretinoin therapy
The nurse is providing education to the parents of a newborn diagnosed with a congenital heart
defect. Which intervention is not appropriate for the newborn? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Holding newborn upright at a 90 degrees during feedings.
The nurse is teaching a mother and 10 year old patient who has asthma how to use a spacer
attached to the handheld inhaler. Which of these provides the rationale for using a spacer? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Using a spacer ensures more medication is delivered to the lungs.
The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki's disease. What is the primary reason that providing
nursing care to this child is challenging? - CORRECT ANSWERS The child's irritability.
, A school-aged child is prescribed methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Take the medication early in the morning
Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental
control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents' indicates
appropriate understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS "We will replace the
carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki disease. When caring for the child the nurse would
anticipate which of the following interventions in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Administration of gamma globulins and aspirin.
The pediatric nurse is assigned 4 clients. Which patient should the nurse see first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 18-month-old admitted for treatment of Bronchiolitis with supraclavicular
retractions and a respiratory rate of 54 breaths per minute.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with congestive heart failure. Which of the following
statements is the most appropriate to encourage the child to take deep breaths? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Let's play a game of blowing cotton balls across the table."
Which nursing diagnosis is priority for an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ineffective Airway Clearance
The nurse is teaching the parent of a type 1 diabetic preschool-age client about management of
the disease. Which teaching point is appropriate for the nurse to include in this session? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Allowing the client to choose which finger to stick for glucose testing
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with diaper dermatitis methods to reduce the
irritation. Which of the following should not be included in the teaching session? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Use commercial baby wipes.
A mother brings her toddler to the clinic. The nurse notes the child has fluid-fluid-filled vesicles,
honey colored crusts, and reddened areas around the mouth and axillae. The nurse should include
which of the following statements when teaching the mother?
Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWERS Wash your hands before and after applying
the topical antibiotic.
Your child has a bacterial infection that can be treated with topical antibiotics.
Parents of a child who experienced a moderately severe allergic reaction while playing outside. The
parents ask the nurse what they can do to help if it happens again. Which response by the nurse is
the most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS "I will teach you how to use an Epi-Pen."
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old admitted with Varicella. Which of the following activities is
most appropriate for this child? - CORRECT ANSWERS Putting a puzzle together
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026 RATED A+
Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority when providing nursing care to an infant
with a congenital heart defect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Feeding small amounts frequently
Rationale: Babies with congenital heart disease typically do best when fed more often and on a
demand schedule. They tend to tire quickly during the feeding, so frequent feedings tend to work
well.
The nurse in the clinic is providing teaching to a child prescribed isotretinoin for acne. Which of the
following should the nurse instruct the child to report immediately? Select all that apply. -
CORRECT ANSWERS Suicidal thoughts
Violent behavior
Acutane -use birth control
The clinic nurse is providing education about treatment for several pediatric conditions. Match the
treatment with the medical diagnosis. Each treatment should be used (none should be used twice).
Varicella
Lyme Disease
Tinea Corpis
Acne - CORRECT ANSWERS Chicken Pox- 1-2 weeks of oatmeal baths
From ticks - 14 days antibiotic therapy
Athletes feet - 20 weeks of isotretinoin therapy
The nurse is providing education to the parents of a newborn diagnosed with a congenital heart
defect. Which intervention is not appropriate for the newborn? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Holding newborn upright at a 90 degrees during feedings.
The nurse is teaching a mother and 10 year old patient who has asthma how to use a spacer
attached to the handheld inhaler. Which of these provides the rationale for using a spacer? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Using a spacer ensures more medication is delivered to the lungs.
The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki's disease. What is the primary reason that providing
nursing care to this child is challenging? - CORRECT ANSWERS The child's irritability.
, A school-aged child is prescribed methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Take the medication early in the morning
Following parental teaching, the nurse is evaluating the parents' understanding of environmental
control for their child's asthma management. Which statement by the parents' indicates
appropriate understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS "We will replace the
carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
The nurse is caring for a child with Kawasaki disease. When caring for the child the nurse would
anticipate which of the following interventions in the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Administration of gamma globulins and aspirin.
The pediatric nurse is assigned 4 clients. Which patient should the nurse see first? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 18-month-old admitted for treatment of Bronchiolitis with supraclavicular
retractions and a respiratory rate of 54 breaths per minute.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child with congestive heart failure. Which of the following
statements is the most appropriate to encourage the child to take deep breaths? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Let's play a game of blowing cotton balls across the table."
Which nursing diagnosis is priority for an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ineffective Airway Clearance
The nurse is teaching the parent of a type 1 diabetic preschool-age client about management of
the disease. Which teaching point is appropriate for the nurse to include in this session? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Allowing the client to choose which finger to stick for glucose testing
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with diaper dermatitis methods to reduce the
irritation. Which of the following should not be included in the teaching session? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Use commercial baby wipes.
A mother brings her toddler to the clinic. The nurse notes the child has fluid-fluid-filled vesicles,
honey colored crusts, and reddened areas around the mouth and axillae. The nurse should include
which of the following statements when teaching the mother?
Select all that apply - CORRECT ANSWERS Wash your hands before and after applying
the topical antibiotic.
Your child has a bacterial infection that can be treated with topical antibiotics.
Parents of a child who experienced a moderately severe allergic reaction while playing outside. The
parents ask the nurse what they can do to help if it happens again. Which response by the nurse is
the most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWERS "I will teach you how to use an Epi-Pen."
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old admitted with Varicella. Which of the following activities is
most appropriate for this child? - CORRECT ANSWERS Putting a puzzle together
