Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

  1. AAutosomal recessive
  2. BThrough mitochondrial DNA from the mother
  3. CX-linked recessive
  4. DAutosomal dominant
2.Easy

What is the main cause of type 1 diabetes in children?

  1. AInsulin resistance caused mainly by obesity and inactivity
  2. BAutoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells
  3. CA lack of glucagon from the alpha cells of the pancreas
  4. DToo much insulin being produced by an overactive pancreas
3.Easy

Which side effects are common after a dose of salbutamol?

  1. AWeight gain and high blood sugar
  2. BOral thrush and a hoarse voice
  3. CTremor and a fast heart rate
  4. DDrowsiness and slow breathing
4.Medium

Which statement about patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for a child is correct?

  1. AAny visitor may press it if the child seems uncomfortable
  2. BOnly the child presses the button, unless a protocol says otherwise
  3. CThe nurse should press it every 5 minutes, day and night, to keep the pain away
  4. DParents should press the button whenever the child is asleep
5.Medium

In acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, which assessment is especially important?

  1. ABlood glucose
  2. BBlood pressure
  3. CPeak flow
  4. DSerum bilirubin
6.Medium

After a cardiac catheterisation through the femoral artery, which assessment is essential?

  1. ABowel sounds, abdominal girth and stool colour every 15 minutes for the first hours
  2. BPupil size and reaction every 15 minutes
  3. CPulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
  4. DUrine specific gravity at every void
7.Hard

Which treatment is not routinely recommended for a typical infant with bronchiolitis?

  1. AOxygen if the saturation is persistently low
  2. BBronchodilators or corticosteroids
  3. CHelp with feeding or fluids if intake is poor
  4. DGentle nasal suction if the nose is blocked
8.Hard

An infant with heart failure is breathing fast and working hard. Which position helps most?

  1. AProne with the head turned to the side
  2. BFlat on the back with the legs raised
  3. CLying flat on the left side only
  4. DSemi-upright, with the head and chest raised

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Autosomal recessive
  2. 2. B · Autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells
  3. 3. C · Tremor and a fast heart rate
  4. 4. B · Only the child presses the button, unless a protocol says otherwise
  5. 5. B · Blood pressure
  6. 6. C · Pulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
  7. 7. B · Bronchodilators or corticosteroids
  8. 8. D · Semi-upright, with the head and chest raised

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