Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

The nurse strokes the sole of a 6-month-old's foot and the toes fan out with the big toe extending. What does this mean?

  1. AIt shows brain damage and needs a scan
  2. BIt is a normal finding at this age
  3. CIt is a sign of spinal cord compression
  4. DIt shows the baby is in pain
2.Easy

Which newborn scalp swelling typically crosses the suture lines?

  1. ACaput succedaneum
  2. BCraniosynostosis
  3. CCephalohaematoma
  4. DPositional plagiocephaly
3.Easy

What is the HEADSS (or HEEADSSS) assessment used for?

  1. AA scale for scoring dehydration in infants
  2. BA structured psychosocial interview with adolescents
  3. CA pain score for children who cannot speak
  4. DA screening test for newborn hearing before discharge
4.Medium

A 9-month-old has episodes of severe crying with knees drawn up, and passes a stool that looks like red-currant jelly. What is the likely cause?

  1. ACoeliac disease
  2. BPyloric stenosis
  3. CIntussusception
  4. DConstipation
5.Medium

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
6.Medium

Which instruction about giving oral liquid iron to a child is correct?

  1. AGive it mixed in a full bottle of milk to reduce stomach upset
  2. BGive it with a syringe or straw towards the back of the mouth; dark stools are expected
  3. CGive it together with an antacid to protect the stomach
  4. DStop the iron straight away if the stools turn dark green or black, as this means bleeding
7.Hard

A 4-year-old chokes on a sweet but is coughing forcefully and can speak. What should the nurse do?

  1. AGive back blows straight away to dislodge the sweet
  2. BEncourage her to keep coughing and stay with her, watching closely
  3. CDo a finger sweep of the mouth to find the sweet
  4. DGive her a large drink of water to try to wash the sweet down
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 diagnosis was probably wrong, and insulin can be stopped
  2. BThe diabetes has turned into type 2 diabetes
  3. CThis is the temporary "honeymoon" phase; insulin is still needed
  4. DThe child has become insulin resistant and now needs tablets instead of injections

Answer key

  1. 1. B · It is a normal finding at this age
  2. 2. A · Caput succedaneum
  3. 3. B · A structured psychosocial interview with adolescents
  4. 4. C · Intussusception
  5. 5. C · An oral antifungal medicine
  6. 6. B · Give it with a syringe or straw towards the back of the mouth; dark stools are expected
  7. 7. B · Encourage her to keep coughing and stay with her, watching closely
  8. 8. C · This is the temporary "honeymoon" phase; insulin is still needed

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