Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In an asthma action plan based on peak flow, what does the green zone mean?

  1. AAsthma is under control; continue usual treatment
  2. BStop the preventer because it is no longer needed
  3. CThis is an emergency; call for help at once
  4. DUse the reliever more often and contact the doctor today
2.Easy

How is sickle cell disease inherited?

  1. ANot inherited; it is acquired
  2. BX-linked recessive
  3. CAutosomal recessive
  4. DAutosomal dominant
3.Easy

Bedwetting at night is usually not considered a problem needing treatment until about what age?

  1. AAbout 5 years
  2. BAbout 14 years
  3. CAbout 10 years
  4. DAbout 2 years
4.Medium

Which factors can trigger a sickle cell crisis?

  1. ADrinking plenty of water during hot weather
  2. BSleeping for long periods in a warm room
  3. CEating a high-iron diet and taking daily multivitamins
  4. DDehydration, infection, cold and low oxygen
5.Medium

Which statement reflects current guidance about introducing allergenic foods, such as egg and peanut, to infants?

  1. AThey should be given from 6 weeks, mixed into the baby's milk
  2. BThey can be introduced from around 6 months as part of solids, and delaying them does not prevent allergy
  3. CThey should be avoided until at least 3 years of age, because early contact is what causes most food allergies
  4. DThey should only be given after a skin prick test in every infant
6.Medium

When is the risk of bleeding after a tonsillectomy highest?

  1. AIn the first 24 hours and again about 5 to 10 days later
  2. BOnly during the first 2 hours after surgery
  3. CThe risk stays exactly the same on every day for the first month
  4. DOnly after 3 weeks, when the throat is fully healed
7.Hard

A 10-year-old with cystic fibrosis is going to play football on a hot day. What should the nurse teach?

  1. AAvoid all exercise, because it damages the lungs
  2. BRestrict fluids to prevent extra mucus
  3. CDrink more and add extra salt, because more salt is lost in sweat
  4. DSkip the pancreatic enzymes on sports days to avoid stomach cramps
8.Hard

A 5-week-old with pyloric stenosis is scheduled for surgery. Blood tests show low chloride and a metabolic alkalosis. What is the priority before surgery?

  1. AGive large milk feeds before theatre to build up the baby's strength and weight
  2. BGive an antacid
  3. CCorrect the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance with IV fluids as prescribed
  4. DTake the baby to theatre immediately

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Asthma is under control; continue usual treatment
  2. 2. C · Autosomal recessive
  3. 3. A · About 5 years
  4. 4. D · Dehydration, infection, cold and low oxygen
  5. 5. B · They can be introduced from around 6 months as part of solids, and delaying them does not prevent allergy
  6. 6. A · In the first 24 hours and again about 5 to 10 days later
  7. 7. C · Drink more and add extra salt, because more salt is lost in sweat
  8. 8. C · Correct the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance with IV fluids as prescribed

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