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PEDS FINAL EXAM BANK (2025/2025) /NUR-353
FINAL/ ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
PEDS FINAL/PEDIATRICS EXAM 1-GROWTH-
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC DISORDERS & PROCEDURES
CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT (VERIFIED) ANSWERS FOR
GURANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
(MULTIPLE VERSIONS)
PEDS
Ace your pediatric nursing finals with this all-in-one study guide
covering NUR-353, ATI RN Nursing Care of Children, and key
concepts from growth to cardiac disorders. This comprehensive
resource provides essential practice questions and verified answers that
directly target your course objectives and exam blueprints. Master the
material efficiently and approach your exams with confidence, saving
valuable study time while maximizing your score potential.
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing
severe dehydration?
A. Encourage oral rehydration with small sips of water
B. Administer antidiarrheal medication
C. Begin IV rehydration therapy with isotonic fluids
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D. Offer sugary drinks to improve energy Answer: C.
Begin IV rehydration therapy with isotonic fluids
Rationale: Severe dehydration requires immediate IV fluid
resuscitation with isotonic solutions (e.g., NS or LR) to
restore intravascular volume and prevent shock.
Which child is at highest risk for developing Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
A. 5-month-old who sleeps on back with pacifier
B. 2-month-old who co-sleeps and sleeps prone
C. 1-year-old who sleeps in crib with no toys
D. 6-month-old who sleeps with a fan on Answer: B.
2-month-old who co-sleeps and sleeps prone
Rationale: Prone sleeping position and co-sleeping are major
risk factors for SIDS. Infants should be placed on their backs
in a crib with a firm surface.
Which of the following are typical signs of digoxin toxicity in
pediatric patients?
A. Hypertension, bradypnea, increased appetite
B. Nausea, vomiting, bradycardia
C. Hyperactivity, diarrhea, tachycardia
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D. Edema, irritability, tachypnea Answer: B. Nausea,
vomiting, bradycardia
Rationale: Early signs of digoxin toxicity include GI
disturbances (nausea/vomiting), anorexia, and bradycardia.
Always monitor apical HR before administration.
What is the first nursing action when assessing a child
suspected of having compartment syndrome?
A. Elevate the affected extremity above the heart
B. Apply heat to the affected area
C. Assess neurovascular status (pain, pulses, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis)
D. Encourage range-of-motion exercises Answer: C.
Assess neurovascular status (pain, pulses, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis)
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency.
Early recognition through frequent neurovascular checks is
critical to preserve limb function.
Which of the following is a hallmark clinical feature of
scoliosis in a pediatric patient?
A. Symmetrical shoulders and hips
B. Uniform spinal alignment
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C. Visible curvature of the spine with asymmetrical shoulder
height
D. Severe localized back pain at rest Answer: C.
Visible curvature of the spine with asymmetrical shoulder
height
Rationale: Scoliosis often presents with uneven shoulders,
hips, and a visible curve when the child bends forward. Pain
is not typically an early sign.
What is the main goal in managing a patient with Sickle Cell
Anemia?
A. Promote immune suppression
B. Prevent dehydration and hypoxia
C. Encourage strenuous activity
D. Administer long-term corticosteroids Answer: B.
Prevent dehydration and hypoxia
Rationale: Preventing triggers like dehydration and hypoxia
helps reduce sickling of red blood cells and decreases the risk
of painful vaso-occlusive crises.
A child with acute otitis media should be monitored for
which potential complication?
A. Mastoiditis
B. Meningitis
PEDS FINAL EXAM BANK (2025/2025) /NUR-353
FINAL/ ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
PEDS FINAL/PEDIATRICS EXAM 1-GROWTH-
PEDIATRIC CARDIAC DISORDERS & PROCEDURES
CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT (VERIFIED) ANSWERS FOR
GURANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
(MULTIPLE VERSIONS)
PEDS
Ace your pediatric nursing finals with this all-in-one study guide
covering NUR-353, ATI RN Nursing Care of Children, and key
concepts from growth to cardiac disorders. This comprehensive
resource provides essential practice questions and verified answers that
directly target your course objectives and exam blueprints. Master the
material efficiently and approach your exams with confidence, saving
valuable study time while maximizing your score potential.
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing
severe dehydration?
A. Encourage oral rehydration with small sips of water
B. Administer antidiarrheal medication
C. Begin IV rehydration therapy with isotonic fluids
,2|Page
D. Offer sugary drinks to improve energy Answer: C.
Begin IV rehydration therapy with isotonic fluids
Rationale: Severe dehydration requires immediate IV fluid
resuscitation with isotonic solutions (e.g., NS or LR) to
restore intravascular volume and prevent shock.
Which child is at highest risk for developing Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
A. 5-month-old who sleeps on back with pacifier
B. 2-month-old who co-sleeps and sleeps prone
C. 1-year-old who sleeps in crib with no toys
D. 6-month-old who sleeps with a fan on Answer: B.
2-month-old who co-sleeps and sleeps prone
Rationale: Prone sleeping position and co-sleeping are major
risk factors for SIDS. Infants should be placed on their backs
in a crib with a firm surface.
Which of the following are typical signs of digoxin toxicity in
pediatric patients?
A. Hypertension, bradypnea, increased appetite
B. Nausea, vomiting, bradycardia
C. Hyperactivity, diarrhea, tachycardia
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D. Edema, irritability, tachypnea Answer: B. Nausea,
vomiting, bradycardia
Rationale: Early signs of digoxin toxicity include GI
disturbances (nausea/vomiting), anorexia, and bradycardia.
Always monitor apical HR before administration.
What is the first nursing action when assessing a child
suspected of having compartment syndrome?
A. Elevate the affected extremity above the heart
B. Apply heat to the affected area
C. Assess neurovascular status (pain, pulses, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis)
D. Encourage range-of-motion exercises Answer: C.
Assess neurovascular status (pain, pulses, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis)
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency.
Early recognition through frequent neurovascular checks is
critical to preserve limb function.
Which of the following is a hallmark clinical feature of
scoliosis in a pediatric patient?
A. Symmetrical shoulders and hips
B. Uniform spinal alignment
, 4|Page
C. Visible curvature of the spine with asymmetrical shoulder
height
D. Severe localized back pain at rest Answer: C.
Visible curvature of the spine with asymmetrical shoulder
height
Rationale: Scoliosis often presents with uneven shoulders,
hips, and a visible curve when the child bends forward. Pain
is not typically an early sign.
What is the main goal in managing a patient with Sickle Cell
Anemia?
A. Promote immune suppression
B. Prevent dehydration and hypoxia
C. Encourage strenuous activity
D. Administer long-term corticosteroids Answer: B.
Prevent dehydration and hypoxia
Rationale: Preventing triggers like dehydration and hypoxia
helps reduce sickling of red blood cells and decreases the risk
of painful vaso-occlusive crises.
A child with acute otitis media should be monitored for
which potential complication?
A. Mastoiditis
B. Meningitis
