Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Into which airway does an inhaled foreign body most often go?

1. AThe right main bronchus
2. BThe left upper lobe bronchus
3. CBoth main bronchi equally often
4. DThe left main bronchus

What is the main feature of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in a child?

1. AA missing clotting factor with bleeding into joints
2. BA low platelet count with bruising and petechiae
3. CA low white cell count with repeated infections
4. DA high red cell count with headache and flushing

Which hygiene advice helps prevent urinary tract infections in girls?

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

How is a child usually positioned for a lumbar puncture?

1. AOn the side, curled up with knees drawn up and head bent forward
2. BFlat on the back with the legs straight and a small pillow under the head
3. CProne with a pillow under the chest
4. DStanding and leaning against the wall

Which snack is safest for a 2-year-old?

1. AWhole grapes from the fruit bowl
2. BA handful of whole peanuts
3. CSmall pieces of soft cooked vegetables
4. DA small bowl of popcorn

A 6-month-old's left eye turns inwards all the time. What should the nurse do?

1. ARefer the baby to an eye specialist
2. BReassure the parents that this always resolves by school age
3. CAdvise them to wait until the child can read letters
4. DCover the right eye with a patch at home without review

A child is recovering from Kawasaki disease at home. Which finding is expected in the recovery phase?

1. ASudden chest pain during play
2. BA new high fever lasting several days
3. CA new purple rash on the legs
4. DPeeling skin on the fingers and toes

A 3-year-old was pulled from a pool after a brief submersion. She is now awake and coughs now and then. What should the nurse advise?

1. AOnly seek care if she develops a fever in the next week
2. BGive her a warm drink and put her to bed for a long sleep
3. CObserve her in hospital for several hours, as breathing problems can develop later
4. DTake her straight home, because she is awake, talking and only coughing now and then