Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

What is cerebral palsy?

1. AA non-progressive disorder of movement and posture from damage to the developing brain
2. BA progressive muscle disease in which muscle fibres are slowly replaced by fat
3. CAn infection of the spinal cord that causes sudden paralysis of the legs
4. DA genetic disorder of collagen that makes the bones break easily

In the UK, which method does NICE recommend for measuring the temperature of a baby under 4 weeks old?

1. AAxillary, with an electronic thermometer
2. BOral, under the tongue
3. CBy touching the forehead with a hand
4. DRectal, with a glass mercury thermometer

Which four features make up tetralogy of Fallot?

1. AVSD, mitral stenosis, coarctation of the aorta and an enlarged left atrium
2. BASD, aortic stenosis, patent ductus arteriosus and left ventricular hypertrophy
3. CPatent ductus arteriosus, VSD, ASD and transposition of the great arteries
4. DVSD, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta and right ventricular hypertrophy

Which instruction about a child's new plaster cast is correct?

1. ALet the child walk on a leg cast as soon as it is applied
2. BKeep the limb raised and report increasing pain, numbness or pale or blue fingers
3. CKeep the cast covered with a plastic bag at all times while it dries, to keep it clean
4. DPush a knitting needle inside the cast to scratch an itch

A child has tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp). Which treatment is usually needed?

1. AA topical antifungal cream alone
2. BOral antibiotics such as amoxicillin
3. CAn oral antifungal medicine
4. DShaving the head, with no medicine

What is the main purpose of medical play with a doll and real equipment before surgery?

1. ATo teach the child how the surgeons will do the operation
2. BTo test the child's intelligence
3. CTo keep the child busy so the nurse can do other work
4. DTo let the child express fears and gain a sense of control

The 7-year-old brother of a child with cancer has started misbehaving at school. What is the most likely explanation?

1. AHe is copying behaviour from other children in his class
2. BHe has developed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and needs medicine
3. CHe may feel worried, jealous or left out and needs attention and information
4. DIt is unrelated to the illness and is normal for his age

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. ATake the baby to theatre immediately
2. BCorrect the dehydration and electrolyte imbalance with IV fluids as prescribed
3. CGive large milk feeds before theatre to build up the baby's strength and weight
4. DGive an antacid