Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

Which is the most common congenital heart defect?

1. AVentricular septal defect
2. BTetralogy of Fallot
3. CCoarctation of the aorta
4. DTransposition of the great arteries

Perché in genere si deve evitare l'acido acetilsalicilico nei bambini con malattie virali come l'influenza o la varicella?

1. ARende i vaccini inefficaci
2. BCausa immediatamente insufficienza renale
3. CÈ associato alla sindrome di Reye
4. DCausa sempre reazioni allergiche

What is a positive Brudzinski sign?

1. AThe pupils become unequal in size after a head injury
2. BBending the neck forward causes the hips and knees to flex
3. CThe child cannot straighten the knee when the hip is flexed
4. DThe toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked

A medicine is prescribed at 10 mg/kg. The child weighs 18 kg and the liquid contains 120 mg in 5 mL. What volume should be given?

1. A7,5 mL
2. B15 mL
3. C1,5 mL
4. D3,75 mL

A child has impetigo. Which advice helps to stop it spreading?

1. ACover the crusts with a thick layer of petroleum jelly and leave them
2. BShare flannels and towels so the whole family is treated
3. CPick the crusts off daily so the skin heals faster
4. DUse separate towels, wash hands often and keep nails short

A child with suspected appendicitis is waiting for surgery. Which action must the nurse avoid?

1. APutting a heat pad on the abdomen
2. BKeeping the child nil by mouth
3. CRegular pain assessment
4. DGiving IV fluids as prescribed

Newborn screening shows congenital hypothyroidism. The parents ask why a baby who looks well needs treatment. What is the best answer?

1. AWithout early treatment it can cause lasting learning disability and poor growth
2. BTreatment is only cosmetic, to prevent a swollen neck (goitre) developing later in childhood
3. CThe baby could pass the condition to other children in the family
4. DThe baby will develop diabetes if the thyroid is not treated now

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with epilepsy. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll move hard objects away and put something soft under his head."
2. B"When the jerking stops, I'll turn him onto his side."
3. C"I'll time the seizure and give the rescue medicine if it lasts too long."
4. D"I'll put a spoon in his mouth so he doesn't bite or swallow his tongue."