Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which symptom is typical of croup?

1. AWheeze on breathing out only
2. BA barking, seal-like cough
3. CA whooping sound after coughing fits
4. DDrooling and inability to swallow

What is cerebral palsy?

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

Which asthma medicine is a reliever for quick relief of symptoms?

1. AMontelukast tablets taken once a day at night
2. BAn inhaled corticosteroid taken every morning
3. CFluticasone inhaled twice daily as a preventer
4. DSalbutamol (albuterol)

A 3-day-old has a red, swollen eyelid with a heavy discharge of pus. What should the nurse do?

1. AReassure the parents that sticky eyes are always harmless in the first weeks of life
2. BClean the eye with breast milk and review in a week
3. CArrange prompt medical review, as infection from the birth canal is possible
4. DApply an over-the-counter steroid eye ointment

A 16-year-old starts an SSRI antidepressant. What is especially important to monitor in the first weeks?

1. AA drop in the platelet count
2. BWeight gain of more than 10 kg in the first month
3. CA sudden rise in blood glucose
4. DWorsening mood or new suicidal thoughts

Which group of findings is typical in a teenager with severe anorexia nervosa?

1. AWeight gain, oedema and high blood pressure
2. BSlow heart rate, low blood pressure and low body temperature
3. CFast heart rate, high blood pressure and a high fever
4. DRapid growth, acne and an increased appetite

A baby born at 28 weeks is now 6 months old. He is not yet sitting without support. How should the nurse interpret this?

1. AMilestones are judged by corrected age, here about 3 months, so this is expected
2. BMilestones are always judged by chronological age, so he is 3 months behind
3. CPreterm babies never reach normal milestones, so no follow-up is needed
4. DHe is clearly delayed and needs urgent neurological referral

A healthy breastfed baby has lost 7% of her birth weight on day 3. What is the best interpretation?

1. AThis is within the usual range; observe a feed and follow the weight
2. BThis weight loss is only normal in formula-fed babies
3. CThis shows breastfeeding has failed, so formula should replace breast milk from now on
4. DThis is severe dehydration and needs immediate IV fluids