Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which pattern is typical of roseola infantum?

  1. AA rash that appears first, followed by a whole week of high fever and cough
  2. BItchy blisters in crops that crust over within days
  3. CA bright red rash on both cheeks, like a slap
  4. DHigh fever for a few days, then a pink rash as the fever settles
2.Easy

Which congenital heart defect causes cyanosis?

  1. AAtrial septal defect
  2. BPatent ductus arteriosus
  3. CSmall ventricular septal defect with a left-to-right shunt
  4. DTransposition of the great arteries
3.Easy

For which child is a 0 to 10 numerical pain rating scale usually suitable?

  1. AA child of about 8 years or older
  2. BA 3-year-old who cannot yet count
  3. CA 2-year-old with a recent fracture
  4. DA newborn after a heel prick
4.Medium

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

  1. AKeeping the child nil by mouth
  2. BPutting a heat pad on the abdomen
  3. CRegular pain assessment
  4. DGiving IV fluids as prescribed
5.Medium

A child with ITP has a low platelet count. Which advice is correct?

  1. ATake aspirin for any pain to thin the blood
  2. BAvoid contact sports and medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin
  3. CPlay rugby and football as normal to stay active
  4. DUse a hard toothbrush and floss firmly to keep the gums healthy
6.Medium

A 5-week-old baby has forceful (projectile) vomiting after every feed and seems hungry afterwards. What is the likely cause?

  1. AHirschsprung disease
  2. BPyloric stenosis
  3. CIntussusception
  4. DGastro-oesophageal reflux that is normal for age
7.Hard

How should a child who is still drowsy after a tonsillectomy be positioned?

  1. AOn the side or semi-prone, so secretions can drain from the mouth
  2. BProne with the face directly in the pillow
  3. CFlat on the back with the head tilted backwards
  4. DSitting fully upright with the head bent forward on the chest
8.Hard

A few weeks after diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, a child's insulin needs fall a lot. The parents think the diabetes is cured. What should the nurse explain?

  1. AThe child has become insulin resistant and now needs tablets instead of injections
  2. BThe diabetes has turned into type 2 diabetes
  3. CThe diagnosis was probably wrong, and insulin can be stopped
  4. DThis is the temporary "honeymoon" phase; insulin is still needed

Answer key

  1. 1. D · High fever for a few days, then a pink rash as the fever settles
  2. 2. D · Transposition of the great arteries
  3. 3. A · A child of about 8 years or older
  4. 4. B · Putting a heat pad on the abdomen
  5. 5. B · Avoid contact sports and medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin
  6. 6. B · Pyloric stenosis
  7. 7. A · On the side or semi-prone, so secretions can drain from the mouth
  8. 8. D · This is the temporary "honeymoon" phase; insulin is still needed

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