Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which resting heart rate range is typical for a school-age child (about 6 to 12 years)?

1. AAbout 120 to 170 beats per minute
2. BAbout 70 to 120 beats per minute
3. CAbout 150 to 200 beats per minute
4. DAbout 40 to 60 beats per minute

Which hygiene advice helps prevent urinary tract infections in girls?

1. ATake a long bubble bath every evening before bed
2. BWipe from front to back after using the toilet
3. CWear tight nylon underwear and leggings
4. DHold urine in for as long as possible

What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?

1. AGroup A streptococcus
2. BHaemophilus influenzae type b
3. CRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
4. DStaphylococcus aureus

In a large ventricular septal defect, in which direction does blood mainly flow through the defect?

1. AFrom right to left, causing cyanosis from birth
2. BFrom left to right, increasing blood flow to the lungs
3. CThere is no flow at all, because the pressures in both ventricles are always equal
4. DFrom the aorta into the pulmonary veins

A child with a known peanut allergy is starting school. What is the most important step?

1. AAsking the child to tell the teachers if she feels unwell
2. BKeeping the auto-injector at home, so that it cannot be lost or misused by other children
3. CA written allergy action plan, with in-date auto-injectors and trained staff
4. DAllowing the child to eat only foods brought by classmates

A child is due several different vaccines at the same visit. What is the general principle?

1. AThey can be given at the same visit, at separate injection sites
2. BAll vaccines should be mixed in one syringe
3. CThe child should be given half doses of each, spread across several weeks
4. DOnly one vaccine may be given per month

Two children with cystic fibrosis are admitted to the same ward. Which precaution is important?

1. AKeep them apart, not sharing rooms, equipment or play areas
2. BLet them share airway clearance equipment to save resources
3. CPut them in the same room so they can support each other
4. DAsk them to do their daily physiotherapy sessions together in the playroom

A child with nephrotic syndrome develops a painful, swollen leg. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AA muscle strain from walking
2. BOrdinary oedema from the illness
3. CAn allergic reaction to steroids
4. DDeep vein thrombosis