Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which illness causes a bright red rash on both cheeks, often called "slapped cheek"?

1. AScarlet fever (group A streptococcus)
2. BMeasles (rubeola virus)
3. CFifth disease (parvovirus B19)
4. DImpetigo (staphylococcus)

A toddler may have swallowed a household chemical. What is the correct first advice for the parent?

1. AWait to see if symptoms develop
2. BCall the poison information centre or emergency services straight away
3. CGive salt water to induce vomiting
4. DMake the child vomit by putting a finger in the throat, then call the doctor

Why do children with long-standing cyanotic heart disease develop a high red blood cell count (polycythaemia)?

1. ABecause the spleen stops working
2. BBecause the heart makes red blood cells
3. CBecause of too much iron in the diet
4. DTo compensate for chronic hypoxia

Which task can the registered nurse delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant) on a children's ward?

1. AMeasuring and recording the vital signs of a stable child
2. BCarrying out the admission assessment of a new patient
3. CTeaching a parent how to give insulin injections
4. DAssessing pain after surgery and choosing the analgesia

An infant with heart failure is treated with furosemide. Which blood result is most important to monitor?

1. APlatelet count
2. BSerum amylase and lipase
3. CSerum bilirubin
4. DSerum potassium

A child with suspected epiglottitis is drooling and sitting forward. Which action must be avoided?

1. AAllowing the child to sit in the position they choose
2. BKeeping the child with a parent
3. CExamining the throat with a tongue depressor
4. DCalling a team skilled in airway management

Several family members, including the children, have had headaches, nausea and drowsiness all winter. They feel better when away from home. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AMigraine that runs in the family
2. BSeasonal influenza
3. CCarbon monoxide poisoning
4. DFood poisoning

A 12-year-old with asthma has been prescribed a preventer inhaler (inhaled corticosteroid) to take every day. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I use my spacer with my inhaler, even at school."
2. B"I carry my reliever inhaler with me everywhere I go."
3. C"I stop taking my preventer inhaler whenever I've had a few good days."
4. D"I rinse my mouth after using my preventer inhaler."