Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which grains must a child with coeliac disease avoid?

1. AQuinoa, maize and sorghum
2. BWheat, barley and rye
3. CBuckwheat, millet and rice
4. DRice, maize and potato starch

How should jaundice that first appears within the first 24 hours of life be regarded?

1. AAs pathological until proven otherwise; it needs prompt evaluation
2. BAs normal physiological jaundice that needs no follow-up
3. CAs breast milk jaundice that is best treated by stopping breastfeeding
4. DAs harmless as long as the baby is feeding well

From about what age can whole cow's milk be given as a main drink?

1. AAbout 3 months
2. BAbout 12 months
3. CAbout 6 months
4. DNot until about 2 years

How should a nurse prepare a 4-year-old for a procedure?

1. AExplain nothing to avoid frightening the child
2. BExplain shortly beforehand in simple words, and let the child handle the equipment or play with a doll
3. CShow diagrams of the internal organs
4. DGive a detailed explanation a week in advance

A 3-year-old who used to speak in short sentences has stopped talking and no longer responds to her name. What is the most important point?

1. ALanguage develops in sudden spurts, so this is expected
2. BLoss of previously gained skills at any age needs prompt assessment
3. CIt means the child is tired and should be seen in a year
4. DIt is normal regression at this age

How should oral rehydration solution be given to a child with mild to moderate dehydration who is vomiting?

1. AOnly after the vomiting has stopped for 24 hours, to avoid further losses
2. BAs one large drink every few hours
3. CIn small amounts, frequently, for example with a spoon or syringe
4. DMixed with fruit juice to improve the taste

The parent of a child on chemotherapy calls to say the child has a temperature of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F). What is the correct advice?

1. AGive a cool bath and keep the child at home
2. BWait until the next clinic visit, as fever is common
3. CGive paracetamol (acetaminophen) and call back if the fever lasts more than 2 days
4. DBring the child to hospital straight away for assessment and IV antibiotics

The parents of a child who is being resuscitated ask to stay in the room. What is the best response?

1. AAsk them to leave, because their presence always harms the team's work
2. BAllow them to stay only if they help with the compressions
3. CTell them to wait outside in the corridor until the resuscitation is over
4. DAllow them to stay if they wish, with a staff member to support and explain