Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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

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

Which congenital heart defect causes cyanosis?

1. ASmall ventricular septal defect with a left-to-right shunt
2. BPatent ductus arteriosus
3. CAtrial septal defect
4. DTransposition of the great arteries

Which side effects are common after a dose of salbutamol?

1. ATremor and a fast heart rate
2. BOral thrush and a hoarse voice
3. CDrowsiness and slow breathing
4. DWeight gain and high blood sugar

A school-age child with asthma uses an inhaled corticosteroid every day. What should the nurse teach?

1. AUse it only during an asthma attack
2. BSwallow the powder with water
3. CStop it as soon as symptoms improve
4. DRinse the mouth after each dose and use a spacer

A child receiving chemotherapy has painful mouth ulcers (mucositis). Which mouth care is best?

1. AA hard toothbrush and lemon–glycerine swabs to clean the ulcers
2. BA soft toothbrush or sponge, bland rinses and soft, cool foods
3. CSpicy and acidic foods to stimulate saliva flow
4. DMouthwash containing alcohol several times a day

Which signs suggest a child is ready to start toilet training?

1. ASaying the first word
2. BBeing able to walk
3. CReaching the first birthday and being able to walk, whether or not the child shows any interest
4. DStaying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions

The mother of a 5-day-old breastfed baby asks how she can tell her baby is getting enough milk. Which answer is best?

1. AThe baby should feed for exactly 10 minutes on each side at every feed, day and night
2. BThe baby should sleep through the night without waking for feeds
3. CHer breasts should always feel full and hard between feeds
4. DAbout 6 or more wet nappies a day, regular yellow stools and steady weight gain

A 2-month-old is brought in with bruises on both cheeks. The parent says the baby "bumps into things". What should the nurse do?

1. AAccept the explanation because babies often bump into things
2. BTell the parent that a report will be made, then let them take the baby home before it is reviewed
3. CAccuse the parent of abuse in front of other families
4. DDocument the findings objectively and follow the safeguarding procedure to report the concern