Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

Which signs suggest a urinary tract infection in an infant?

1. APain in the lower back that the baby points to
2. BA clear runny nose and a mild cough
3. CClear complaints of burning and stinging when passing urine
4. DFever, poor feeding, vomiting and irritability

What is the main feature of mumps?

1. APainful ulcers on the hands, feet and mouth
2. BSwelling of the parotid salivary glands
3. CA high-pitched whoop after coughing fits
4. DA spreading rash that starts behind the ears

A 13-year-old boy has sudden, severe pain in one testis with nausea and vomiting. How should this be treated?

1. AAs a sports strain that will heal with rest
2. BAs a urine infection to be treated at home
3. CAs a surgical emergency
4. DAs normal growing pains of puberty

The parents of a 2-year-old worry that she eats much less than she did as a baby. She is growing along her centile. What should the nurse advise?

1. AAppetite falls as growth slows; offer small, healthy portions without pressure
2. BThis is a sign of illness and she needs blood tests
3. CGive extra bottles of milk to make up for the meals she refuses
4. DEncourage her to finish every meal, even if this takes a long time at the table

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

1. AKeeping the child nil by mouth
2. BGiving IV fluids as prescribed
3. CPutting a heat pad on the abdomen
4. DRegular pain assessment

A 13-year-old has a concussion during a football match. What is the correct advice?

1. AAvoid all mental and physical activity, including school, for at least 2 months
2. BContinue training as usual unless there was a loss of consciousness
3. CNo sport that day; return step by step once symptoms have gone
4. DReturn to the match as soon as the headache improves

Two weeks after a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was inserted, an infant has a fever, irritability and redness along the shunt tract. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AAn allergy to the hospital soap
2. BShunt infection; report it urgently
3. CTeething, which explains the fever and the irritability
4. DNormal healing; no action needed

An infant with a large VSD now breathes faster, sweats during feeds and has gained 300 g overnight with puffy eyelids. What does this most likely indicate?

1. AWorsening heart failure with fluid retention
2. BAn allergic reaction to the new high-energy formula started yesterday
3. CDehydration due to sweating during feeds
4. DGood growth thanks to improved feeding