Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

Which is the most common congenital heart defect?

1. ATetralogy of Fallot
2. BCoarctation of the aorta
3. CVentricular septal defect
4. DTransposition of the great arteries

In quale stadio di Piaget si sviluppa la permanenza dell'oggetto?

1. AStadio delle operazioni concrete
2. BStadio preoperatorio
3. CStadio sensomotorio
4. DStadio delle operazioni formali

Which signs during a newborn's first feed suggest oesophageal atresia with a tracheo-oesophageal fistula?

1. AProjectile vomiting that starts at 4 weeks
2. BA strong suck and rapid weight gain
3. CSleeping through feeds and passing pale stools
4. DCoughing, choking and cyanosis

Using the 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 15 kg child?

1. A1500 mL per day
2. B1000 mL per day
3. C750 mL per day
4. D1250 mL per day

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

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

Which instruction about preparing powdered infant formula is correct?

1. AWarm bottles in the microwave, as long as they are shaken first
2. BFollow the stated water-to-powder ratio exactly and do not warm bottles in a microwave
3. CAdd an extra scoop of powder to each bottle to help a small baby gain weight faster
4. DAdd extra water in hot weather so the baby gets more fluid

A 14-year-old has superficial cuts on her forearms. She says cutting helps her cope and that she does not want to die. What is the best nursing response?

1. ATreat the wounds, stay calm and non-judgemental, and refer for assessment
2. BAccept that she is not at risk because she says she does not want to die
3. CTell her firmly that cutting is attention-seeking behaviour and that she must stop now
4. DPromise not to tell anyone so that she keeps talking

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. BThe baby will develop diabetes if the thyroid is not treated now
3. CThe baby could pass the condition to other children in the family
4. DTreatment is only cosmetic, to prevent a swollen neck (goitre) developing later in childhood