Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

According to Erikson, what is the developmental task of infancy (birth to about 1 year)?

1. ATrust versus mistrust
2. BAutonomy versus shame and doubt
3. CIntimacy versus isolation
4. DIdentity versus role confusion

What is the cause of Hirschsprung disease?

1. AThickening of the muscle at the outlet of the stomach
2. BOne part of the bowel telescoping into the next part
3. CMissing nerve (ganglion) cells in part of the bowel
4. DInflammation of the bowel lining after a viral infection

What is the Ortolani test used to detect in a newborn?

1. ADevelopmental dysplasia of the hip
2. BClubfoot (talipes)
3. CHearing loss
4. DCongenital heart disease

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

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

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

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

How should oral rehydration solution be given to a child with mild to moderate dehydration who is vomiting?

1. AMixed with fruit juice to improve the taste
2. BOnly after the vomiting has stopped for 24 hours, to avoid further losses
3. CAs one large drink every few hours
4. DIn small amounts, frequently, for example with a spoon or syringe

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with type 1 diabetes. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"We'll check her glucose before driving to her swimming lesson."
2. B"For a low, I'll give her a chocolate bar, because it's the fastest sugar."
3. C"We'll recheck her glucose about 15 minutes after treating a low."
4. D"We'll give the school a copy of her hypo plan and glucagon."

A child with nephrotic syndrome is on high-dose corticosteroids. Which instruction is most important for the family?

1. AReport fever or signs of infection promptly
2. BGive live vaccines during treatment
3. CStop the steroids suddenly when the oedema goes
4. DEncourage a high-salt diet