Werkblad Kinderverpleegkunde met antwoorden

Using the common 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 10 kg child?

1. A2000 mL per day
2. B1000 mL per day
3. C500 mL per day
4. D1500 mL per day

Which finding in the fingers is typical of long-standing cyanotic heart disease?

1. AClubbing of the fingertips
2. BSwan-neck deformity of the fingers
3. CWebbing between the fingers
4. DSpoon-shaped, thin nails

Which is the most common congenital heart defect?

1. ATransposition of the great arteries
2. BVentricular septal defect
3. CTetralogy of Fallot
4. DCoarctation of the aorta

Which medicine may be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in a preterm baby?

1. AIbuprofen or indomethacin
2. BProstaglandin E1
3. CIntravenous furosemide infusion
4. DSalbutamol

A child's asthma action plan shows he is in the yellow zone. What should he do?

1. AGo straight to the emergency department without using any medicine first
2. BDouble the preventer dose and do nothing else
3. CUse the reliever as the plan says and contact the doctor if it does not help
4. DStop all medicines and wait to see if the symptoms pass

A child with a known peanut allergy is starting school. What is the most important step?

1. AAllowing the child to eat only foods brought by classmates
2. BKeeping the auto-injector at home, so that it cannot be lost or misused by other children
3. CAsking the child to tell the teachers if she feels unwell
4. DA written allergy action plan, with in-date auto-injectors and trained staff

A boy with haemophilia A bumps his head hard on a table. He seems well. What should the nurse advise?

1. ANo action is needed, because head bleeds are rare in haemophilia
2. BGive aspirin for the pain and apply ice to the bump
3. CWatch him at home for a week and bring him in only if he vomits or has a headache
4. DSeek urgent care, as factor replacement may be needed before symptoms appear

A 9-year-old with Down syndrome has new neck pain, clumsy walking and changes in bladder control. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AThe normal low muscle tone of Down syndrome getting worse with age
2. BAtlantoaxial instability with spinal cord compression
3. CA simple urinary infection causing tiredness
4. DGrowing pains in the legs