Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

At about what age can most children hop on one foot?

1. AAbout 2 years
2. BAbout 8 years
3. CAbout 4 years
4. DAbout 18 months

Which of these is one of the most common causes of food allergy in infants?

1. ACarrot
2. BApple purée
3. CCow's milk protein
4. DRice

Which side effects are common after a dose of salbutamol?

1. AOral thrush and a hoarse voice
2. BTremor and a fast heart rate
3. CWeight gain and high blood sugar
4. DDrowsiness and slow breathing

A child is due several different vaccines at the same visit. What is the general principle?

1. AOnly one vaccine may be given per month
2. BAll vaccines should be mixed in one syringe
3. CThe child should be given half doses of each, spread across several weeks
4. DThey can be given at the same visit, at separate injection sites

Which early sign may tell a child with haemophilia that a joint bleed is starting?

1. AA sudden fever with a rash
2. BTingling or warmth in the joint
3. CA cold, pale hand or foot
4. DAn itchy feeling on the skin over the elbow

Until when is a child with chickenpox usually considered infectious?

1. AOnly during the day before the rash appears
2. BUntil all the blisters have crusted over
3. CUntil the fever has gone for 24 hours
4. DFor 6 weeks after the rash appears

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with sickle cell disease. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"We'll call the hospital straight away if she has a fever."
2. B"We'll dress her warmly before she goes out in cold weather."
3. C"We'll learn how to feel her tummy for an enlarged spleen."
4. D"In summer she can drink less so she doesn't need the toilet at school."

A healthy breastfed baby has lost 7% of her birth weight on day 3. What is the best interpretation?

1. AThis is severe dehydration and needs immediate IV fluids
2. BThis is within the usual range; observe a feed and follow the weight
3. CThis shows breastfeeding has failed, so formula should replace breast milk from now on
4. DThis weight loss is only normal in formula-fed babies