Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How is congenital hypothyroidism treated?

  1. ARemoval of the thyroid gland in infancy
  2. BA single dose of radioactive iodine
  3. CAn iodine-free diet from birth
  4. DDaily levothyroxine, usually for life
2.Easy

Which chromosome pattern causes Turner syndrome?

  1. AAn extra copy of chromosome 21
  2. BAn extra X chromosome (47,XXY) in a boy
  3. CA single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  4. DAn extra copy of chromosome 18
3.Easy

Which is the most common type of cancer in children?

  1. AOsteosarcoma of the long bones
  2. BAcute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  3. CWilms tumour of the kidney
  4. DRetinoblastoma of the eye
4.Medium

A child with suspected appendicitis is waiting for surgery. Which action must the nurse avoid?

  1. ARegular pain assessment
  2. BKeeping the child nil by mouth
  3. CPutting a heat pad on the abdomen
  4. DGiving IV fluids as prescribed
5.Medium

When is airway clearance (chest physiotherapy) best done for a child with cystic fibrosis?

  1. AStraight after a large meal, when the child has more energy
  2. BBefore meals, or well after eating
  3. COnly on days when the child has a fever
  4. DOnly at bedtime, lying flat after the evening meal
6.Medium

When is the best time to tell a 2-year-old about an upcoming procedure?

  1. AJust before it happens, in simple, concrete words
  2. BAbout a week before, so there is time to get used to it
  3. CThe day before, with a detailed explanation
  4. DNot at all, to avoid upsetting the child beforehand
7.Hard

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"We'll call the hospital straight away if she has a fever."
  2. B"We'll dress her warmly before she goes out in cold weather."
  3. C"In summer she can drink less so she doesn't need the toilet at school."
  4. D"We'll learn how to feel her tummy for an enlarged spleen."
8.Hard

A 4-month-old is brought in drowsy and vomiting, with no visible injuries. Retinal haemorrhages are found. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AMigraine
  2. BViral gastroenteritis
  3. CAbusive head trauma
  4. DNormal newborn retinal changes

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Daily levothyroxine, usually for life
  2. 2. C · A single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  3. 3. B · Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
  4. 4. C · Putting a heat pad on the abdomen
  5. 5. B · Before meals, or well after eating
  6. 6. A · Just before it happens, in simple, concrete words
  7. 7. C · "In summer she can drink less so she doesn't need the toilet at school."
  8. 8. C · Abusive head trauma

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