Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which hygiene advice helps prevent urinary tract infections in girls?

1. AWipe from front to back after using the toilet
2. BTake a long bubble bath every evening before bed
3. CHold urine in for as long as possible
4. DWear tight nylon underwear and leggings

When should a child with cystic fibrosis take pancreatic enzyme capsules?

1. AOn an empty stomach in the morning only
2. BOnce a day at bedtime
3. COnly when stools are loose
4. DWith every meal and snack

Which finding is typical of impetigo?

1. ASilvery scales on the elbows and knees
2. BHoney-coloured crusts, often around the nose and mouth
3. CA target-shaped rash with a dusky, pale centre on the palms
4. DTiny burrows between the fingers

Which source is a common cause of lead poisoning in young children?

1. AOld flaking paint and dust in older housing
2. BBreast milk from a healthy, well-nourished mother
3. CFresh fruit
4. DPlastic toys made last year

Why is the Lund and Browder chart preferred over the adult "rule of nines" for estimating burn size in children?

1. AIt is mainly used for small burns of the hands, feet and face in children
2. BIt adjusts for the larger head and smaller legs of young children
3. CIt counts the number of blisters on the body
4. DIt measures the depth of the burn rather than its area

After an injection, a 4-year-old insists on having a plaster over the site. What explains this?

1. APreschoolers understand anatomy well and want to keep the site clean
2. BThe child is being difficult and should be ignored
3. CThe child is allergic to the injection
4. DPreschoolers fear bodily injury and may think their insides can leak out

Which bedside check is recommended before each feed to confirm the position of a child's nasogastric tube?

1. APlace the end of the tube in water and look for bubbles
2. BInject air and listen over the stomach for a "whoosh"
3. CCheck that aspirate from the tube is acidic, using the pH limit in local policy
4. DAsk the child whether the tube feels comfortable and check the length mark only

A 10-year-old with cystic fibrosis is going to play football on a hot day. What should the nurse teach?

1. AAvoid all exercise, because it damages the lungs
2. BSkip the pancreatic enzymes on sports days to avoid stomach cramps
3. CDrink more and add extra salt, because more salt is lost in sweat
4. DRestrict fluids to prevent extra mucus