Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Where is the pain of appendicitis typically felt once it has localised?

  1. AIn the right lower abdomen
  2. BIn the left lower abdomen
  3. CIn the upper middle abdomen only
  4. DAround the left shoulder blade
2.Easy

Which drug reverses opioid-induced breathing depression?

  1. AAtropine
  2. BFlumazenil
  3. CNaloxone
  4. DGlucagon
3.Easy

Why should aspirin generally be avoided in children with viral illnesses such as influenza or chickenpox?

  1. AIt always causes allergic reactions
  2. BIt is linked to Reye syndrome
  3. CIt causes immediate kidney failure
  4. DIt makes vaccines ineffective
4.Medium

Why is hearing screening done in the newborn period?

  1. ABecause hearing loss always causes balance problems
  2. BTo check whether the baby will need glasses later in childhood
  3. CEarly detection allows support that protects language development
  4. DTo diagnose ear infections before discharge
5.Medium

A 16-year-old starts an SSRI antidepressant. What is especially important to monitor in the first weeks?

  1. AWeight gain of more than 10 kg in the first month
  2. BA sudden rise in blood glucose
  3. CA drop in the platelet count
  4. DWorsening mood or new suicidal thoughts
6.Medium

After cleft lip repair, which nursing action protects the suture line?

  1. ALet the baby suck on a dummy straight away
  2. BPlace the baby on the stomach to sleep
  3. CClean the suture line with a dry, rough cloth to remove crusts several times a day
  4. DPosition the baby on the back or side and avoid putting objects in the mouth
7.Hard

A family speaks little English. Their 10-year-old offers to translate during a discussion about consent for his sister's surgery. What should the nurse do?

  1. AUse simple English and gestures only
  2. BArrange a professional interpreter
  3. CAsk another patient's visitor who speaks the language
  4. DLet the 10-year-old translate to save time
8.Hard

Two children with cystic fibrosis are admitted to the same ward. Which precaution is important?

  1. AAsk them to do their daily physiotherapy sessions together in the playroom
  2. BKeep them apart, not sharing rooms, equipment or play areas
  3. CLet them share airway clearance equipment to save resources
  4. DPut them in the same room so they can support each other

Answer key

  1. 1. A · In the right lower abdomen
  2. 2. C · Naloxone
  3. 3. B · It is linked to Reye syndrome
  4. 4. C · Early detection allows support that protects language development
  5. 5. D · Worsening mood or new suicidal thoughts
  6. 6. D · Position the baby on the back or side and avoid putting objects in the mouth
  7. 7. B · Arrange a professional interpreter
  8. 8. B · Keep them apart, not sharing rooms, equipment or play areas

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