Робочий аркуш «Педіатричне медсестринство» з відповідями

Egocentrism and magical thinking are typical of which of Piaget's stages?

1. AConcrete operational stage (about 7 to 11 years)
2. BFormal operational stage (about 11 years onwards)
3. CPreoperational stage (about 2 to 7 years)
4. DSensorimotor stage (birth to about 2 years)

Which feature is typical of whooping cough (pertussis) in an older child?

1. AA wheeze heard only on breathing out, with a runny nose
2. BDrooling, a high fever and difficulty swallowing saliva
3. CA barking cough and a hoarse voice that are worse at night
4. DBouts of coughing that end with a "whoop" on breathing in

At about what age do most children start combining two words, such as "more milk"?

1. AAbout 4 years
2. BAbout 2 years
3. CAbout 9 months
4. DAbout 12 months

Which presentation is typical of coeliac disease in a toddler some months after cereals are introduced?

1. AHigh fever with a stiff neck and a purple rash
2. BSudden projectile vomiting with a palpable olive-shaped mass
3. CEpisodes of crying with red-currant jelly stools
4. DChronic diarrhoea, a swollen abdomen, irritability and poor weight gain

At about what age do most children understand that death is permanent and happens to everyone?

1. AAbout 2 years
2. BAbout 4 years
3. CNot until about 18 years
4. DAbout 9 to 10 years

Why are IV fluids for young children given with an infusion pump or a volume-control set?

1. ATo allow the child to adjust the rate
2. BTo make the fluid warmer before it enters the vein
3. CTo prevent accidental fluid overload
4. DTo remove bacteria from the fluid

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

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

The nurse has taught the parents of a 1-year-old about car safety. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"Her rear-facing seat can go in the front passenger seat with the airbag switched on."
2. B"We will make sure the harness is snug, with no slack at the shoulders."
3. C"We will not put her in the seat wearing a thick, padded coat."
4. D"We will keep her rear-facing for as long as her seat allows."