Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

By about what age has a healthy infant typically doubled their birth weight?

  1. A4 to 6 months
  2. B1 month
  3. C12 months
  4. D2 years
2.Easy

At about what age does a baby's first tooth usually appear?

  1. AAround 3 years
  2. BAround 18 months
  3. CAround 6 months
  4. DAt birth in most babies
3.Easy

What is the main feature of mumps?

  1. AA high-pitched whoop after coughing fits
  2. BSwelling of the parotid salivary glands
  3. CA spreading rash that starts behind the ears
  4. DPainful ulcers on the hands, feet and mouth
4.Medium

A child's tonic–clonic seizure has lasted more than 5 minutes. What should the nurse do?

  1. APut a tongue depressor between the child's teeth
  2. BGive the prescribed rescue medicine and call for emergency help
  3. CHold the child's arms and legs firmly to stop the movements
  4. DWait another 15 minutes, because most seizures stop on their own
5.Medium

Which measures are central in managing a vaso-occlusive (pain) crisis in sickle cell disease?

  1. AIron supplements
  2. BStrict bed rest without analgesia
  3. CFluids, effective pain relief and oxygen if the child is hypoxic
  4. DFluid restriction to protect the kidneys and cold compresses on painful areas
6.Medium

Which finding is an early sign of shock in a child?

  1. AA fast heart rate with a prolonged capillary refill
  2. BLow blood pressure with a slow heart rate and pauses in breathing
  3. CSlow, deep breathing with a normal heart rate
  4. DA warm, flushed child with a strong, bounding pulse
7.Hard

A 3-week-old baby has a rectal temperature of 38.3 °C. The baby is feeding a little less than usual but looks well. What should the nurse advise?

  1. ANo urgent action, because fever in this age group is usually caused by teething or overdressing
  2. BDress the baby lightly and wait to see what happens
  3. CUrgent medical assessment, because fever in a young infant may be a sign of serious infection
  4. DGive an antipyretic and review in 3 days
8.Hard

Which finding in an infant with suspected reflux needs prompt medical review?

  1. ASmall posseting after feeds in a contented, growing baby
  2. BHiccups after feeds that settle on their own
  3. CSpitting up more after a large feed
  4. DPoor weight gain, refusing feeds and blood in the vomit

Answer key

  1. 1. A · 4 to 6 months
  2. 2. C · Around 6 months
  3. 3. B · Swelling of the parotid salivary glands
  4. 4. B · Give the prescribed rescue medicine and call for emergency help
  5. 5. C · Fluids, effective pain relief and oxygen if the child is hypoxic
  6. 6. A · A fast heart rate with a prolonged capillary refill
  7. 7. C · Urgent medical assessment, because fever in a young infant may be a sign of serious infection
  8. 8. D · Poor weight gain, refusing feeds and blood in the vomit

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