Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

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

Which vaccine has made acute epiglottitis much less common in children?

  1. ARotavirus vaccine given by mouth
  2. BHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
  3. CMeasles–mumps–rubella (MMR) vaccine
  4. DPneumococcal conjugate vaccine
3.Easy

What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in a child?

  1. AAn oral antihistamine
  2. BOral paracetamol (acetaminophen)
  3. CAn inhaled corticosteroid via a spacer
  4. DIM adrenaline (epinephrine)
4.Medium

What is "assent" in children's care?

  1. AA form that lets the hospital treat any child without parental consent
  2. BThe child's agreement to care, sought alongside the parents' consent
  3. CThe doctor's decision about which treatment is best
  4. DThe legal consent signed by the parent for surgery
5.Medium

How should a nurse approach a health interview with a 15-year-old?

  1. ATell the adolescent that everything said will be shared with the parents to keep them informed
  2. BSpeak only to the parent
  3. CInterview the adolescent with friends present for support
  4. DSpend part of the visit alone with the adolescent and explain the limits of confidentiality
6.Medium

Which child should generally not receive a live vaccine such as MMR?

  1. AA child whose sibling has a cold
  2. BA child with severe immune suppression, for example during chemotherapy
  3. CA child with a mild cold
  4. DA child who is currently taking oral antibiotics for an uncomplicated ear infection
7.Hard

A child with sickle cell disease has been exposed to parvovirus B19 (fifth disease). Why is this a concern?

  1. AIt causes the sickle gene to become active in the child
  2. BIt makes the child immune to all future crises
  3. CIt can stop red cell production for days and cause severe anaemia
  4. DIt triggers a severe allergic reaction to the virus
8.Hard

Only one negative-pressure room is available. Which child should be placed in it?

  1. AA child with norovirus gastroenteritis and vomiting
  2. BA child with suspected measles
  3. CA child with RSV bronchiolitis
  4. DA child with impetigo

Answer key

  1. 1. C · To protect fertility and allow the testis to be checked for cancer
  2. 2. B · Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
  3. 3. D · IM adrenaline (epinephrine)
  4. 4. B · The child's agreement to care, sought alongside the parents' consent
  5. 5. D · Spend part of the visit alone with the adolescent and explain the limits of confidentiality
  6. 6. B · A child with severe immune suppression, for example during chemotherapy
  7. 7. C · It can stop red cell production for days and cause severe anaemia
  8. 8. B · A child with suspected measles

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