Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

In an asthma action plan based on peak flow, what does the green zone mean?

1. AThis is an emergency; call for help at once
2. BUse the reliever more often and contact the doctor today
3. CAsthma is under control; continue usual treatment
4. DStop the preventer because it is no longer needed

Where should a healthcare provider check for a pulse in an unresponsive infant?

1. AThe carotid artery
2. BThe brachial artery
3. CThe temporal artery
4. DThe radial artery

At about what age do most children say their first meaningful words?

1. AAbout 6 months
2. BAbout 12 months
3. CAbout 2 years
4. DAbout 4 months

A 2-year-old suddenly began coughing while eating peanuts. He now has a wheeze on one side of the chest only. What is most likely?

1. AAn inhaled foreign body
2. BBronchiolitis
3. CA first attack of asthma
4. DViral croup

A child with suspected measles is admitted. Which precaution is most important?

1. AContact precautions only, with gloves
2. BNo special precautions once the rash appears
3. CDroplet precautions in a shared bay
4. DAirborne precautions, ideally in a negative-pressure room

What is "assent" in children's care?

1. AThe doctor's decision about which treatment is best
2. BA form that lets the hospital treat any child without parental consent
3. CThe legal consent signed by the parent for surgery
4. DThe child's agreement to care, sought alongside the parents' consent

A 3-year-old who was toilet trained starts wetting the bed during a hospital stay. The parents are worried. What should the nurse say?

1. AThis proves the child has a serious kidney disease
2. BThe child is being naughty and should be told off
3. CThe child should be put back into nappies permanently, and toilet training should not be tried again for years
4. DRegression is a common response to the stress of hospital and usually passes; do not punish the child

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

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