Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the main purpose of supervised "tummy time" for babies who are awake?

  1. ATo reduce the risk of sudden infant death during sleep
  2. BTo help the baby sleep for longer periods at night
  3. CTo strengthen neck, shoulder and arm muscles and help prevent a flat head
  4. DTo improve digestion and reduce colic and wind after every feed of the day
2.Easy

Which supplement, taken before conception and in early pregnancy, reduces the risk of spina bifida?

  1. AIron
  2. BVitamin C
  3. CFolic acid
  4. DCalcium carbonate
3.Easy

When can a child stop using a booster seat in the car?

  1. AAs soon as the child can fasten the seat belt alone
  2. BWhen the adult seat belt fits properly across the shoulder and upper thighs
  3. CWhen the child starts primary school and can sit still for a whole journey
  4. DAt 4 years of age, whatever the child's height
4.Medium

Which finding at an 18-month check requires referral for developmental assessment?

  1. AThe child is not yet walking independently
  2. BThe child says only a few words
  3. CThe child is afraid of strangers
  4. DThe child plays alongside other children rather than with them
5.Medium

How should a 4-month-old be protected from the sun?

  1. AUse a sunbed for a few minutes to build a protective tan
  2. BKeep the baby out of direct sun, in the shade, with light clothing and a hat
  3. CExpose the baby to midday sun for vitamin D, then cover up
  4. DApply a thick layer of high-factor sunscreen and allow full sun
6.Medium

Which advice about screen use reflects common paediatric guidance for children under about 18 months?

  1. AAvoid screen media, apart from video calls with family
  2. BScreens are fine as long as the volume is low
  3. CUp to 2 hours a day of educational TV programmes is beneficial for language
  4. DBackground TV helps language development
7.Hard

A school-age child takes methylphenidate for ADHD. Which teaching point is most important?

  1. ADouble the dose on days with tests at school to improve concentration further
  2. BTake the dose in the morning, and monitor appetite, sleep and growth
  3. CStop it on school days only
  4. DTake it at bedtime to help sleep
8.Hard

Which finding in an infant with diarrhoea suggests the most severe dehydration?

  1. ALethargy, a capillary refill of 4 seconds and no wet nappy for 10 hours
  2. BSlightly dry lips and thirst
  3. CA mild decrease in appetite
  4. DA normal fontanelle, moist mucous membranes and 4 wet nappies so far today

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To strengthen neck, shoulder and arm muscles and help prevent a flat head
  2. 2. C · Folic acid
  3. 3. B · When the adult seat belt fits properly across the shoulder and upper thighs
  4. 4. A · The child is not yet walking independently
  5. 5. B · Keep the baby out of direct sun, in the shade, with light clothing and a hat
  6. 6. A · Avoid screen media, apart from video calls with family
  7. 7. B · Take the dose in the morning, and monitor appetite, sleep and growth
  8. 8. A · Lethargy, a capillary refill of 4 seconds and no wet nappy for 10 hours

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