Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

From about what age can whole cow's milk be given as a main drink?

1. AAbout 6 months
2. BNot until about 2 years
3. CAbout 12 months
4. DAbout 3 months

Why do children with long-standing cyanotic heart disease develop a high red blood cell count (polycythaemia)?

1. ABecause the heart makes red blood cells
2. BTo compensate for chronic hypoxia
3. CBecause the spleen stops working
4. DBecause of too much iron in the diet

Which practice most increases the risk of early childhood tooth decay?

1. APutting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice
2. BHaving a first dental visit by about the first birthday
3. CBrushing the teeth with a smear of fluoride toothpaste
4. DOffering water to drink between meals

Quale reperto al controllo dei 18 mesi richiede l'invio a una valutazione dello sviluppo?

1. AIl bambino gioca accanto agli altri bambini invece che con loro
2. BIl bambino ha paura degli estranei
3. CIl bambino non cammina ancora in modo autonomo
4. DIl bambino dice solo poche parole

A breastfed infant has gastroenteritis with mild dehydration. What should the nurse advise?

1. AGive diluted fruit juice instead of breast milk
2. BGive nothing by mouth for 24 hours
3. CContinue breastfeeding, and give oral rehydration solution as advised
4. DStop breastfeeding until the diarrhoea has completely stopped, then restart slowly

If the MMR and varicella vaccines are not given on the same day, what is the general rule?

1. AGive the second within 24 hours of the first
2. BSeparate them by at least 4 weeks
3. CSeparate them by at least 1 week
4. DNever give both vaccines in the same year

Which child is most appropriate to assign to a practical (enrolled) nurse?

1. AA 5-year-old just back from tonsillectomy who keeps swallowing
2. BA 9-year-old newly admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis on an insulin infusion
3. CAn infant with bronchiolitis who needs more and more oxygen
4. DA 7-year-old 2 days after an appendicectomy, stable on oral analgesia

A child with a head injury now has rising blood pressure, a falling heart rate and irregular breathing. What does this indicate?

1. ADehydration that needs more fluids
2. BA late sign of raised intracranial pressure; an emergency
3. CNormal recovery after a head injury
4. DPain from the injury that needs stronger, regular analgesia