Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Why are undescended testes (cryptorchidism) corrected surgically in early childhood?

  1. ATo protect fertility and allow the testis to be checked for cancer
  2. BTo stop the testis from producing too much testosterone in puberty
  3. CBecause an undescended testis leads to kidney failure if left untreated
  4. DBecause an undescended testis causes severe daily pain in infancy
2.Easy

How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

  1. AX-linked recessive
  2. BAutosomal recessive
  3. CAutosomal dominant
  4. DThrough mitochondrial DNA from the mother
3.Easy

Which asthma medicine is a reliever for quick relief of symptoms?

  1. AAn inhaled corticosteroid taken every morning
  2. BMontelukast tablets taken once a day at night
  3. CFluticasone inhaled twice daily as a preventer
  4. DSalbutamol (albuterol)
4.Medium

Which measure should be avoided in a sickle cell pain crisis?

  1. AGenerous fluids by mouth or IV
  2. BRegular pain assessment and analgesia
  3. CWarm packs and gentle positioning
  4. DCold packs on the painful area
5.Medium

Which daily monitoring is most useful for a child with nephrotic syndrome?

  1. AWeight and urine dipstick for protein
  2. BBlood glucose before and after every meal
  3. CPeak flow and oxygen saturation every morning
  4. DHead circumference and fontanelle tension
6.Medium

A child has cola-coloured urine, puffy eyes and high blood pressure two weeks after a sore throat. What is the likely diagnosis?

  1. AAcute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  2. BUrinary tract infection
  3. CNephrotic syndrome
  4. DWilms tumour
7.Hard

A 15-year-old in traction for a femur fracture is withdrawn and irritable. Which intervention best fits his developmental stage?

  1. AMove him to a room with toddlers so the ward is less lonely
  2. BArrange contact with friends and let him control parts of his daily routine
  3. CSet a strict timetable for him that staff decide without his input
  4. DAsk his parents to stay with him at all times and make decisions for him
8.Hard

A 12-year-old with asthma has been prescribed a preventer inhaler (inhaled corticosteroid) to take every day. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I carry my reliever inhaler with me everywhere I go."
  2. B"I use my spacer with my inhaler, even at school."
  3. C"I stop taking my preventer inhaler whenever I've had a few good days."
  4. D"I rinse my mouth after using my preventer inhaler."

Answer key

  1. 1. A · To protect fertility and allow the testis to be checked for cancer
  2. 2. B · Autosomal recessive
  3. 3. D · Salbutamol (albuterol)
  4. 4. D · Cold packs on the painful area
  5. 5. A · Weight and urine dipstick for protein
  6. 6. A · Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  7. 7. B · Arrange contact with friends and let him control parts of his daily routine
  8. 8. C · "I stop taking my preventer inhaler whenever I've had a few good days."

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