Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is cerebral palsy?

  1. AA genetic disorder of collagen that makes the bones break easily
  2. BAn infection of the spinal cord that causes sudden paralysis of the legs
  3. CA non-progressive disorder of movement and posture from damage to the developing brain
  4. DA progressive muscle disease in which muscle fibres are slowly replaced by fat
2.Easy

How much fluoride toothpaste is usually advised for a child under 3 years?

  1. AA full strip along the length of the brush
  2. BNone until all the baby teeth have come through
  3. CA pea-sized amount on a soft brush
  4. DA smear about the size of a grain of rice
3.Easy

Which sign may be the first clue to retinoblastoma in a young child?

  1. AA white pupil in photos instead of the usual red reflex
  2. BRed, itchy eyes with a sticky yellow discharge
  3. CA droopy upper eyelid that appears after a cold
  4. DTears running down the cheek on one side
4.Medium

Using the 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 15 kg child?

  1. A1000 mL per day
  2. B1500 mL per day
  3. C1250 mL per day
  4. D750 mL per day
5.Medium

Which drink is best for a child with mild dehydration from gastroenteritis?

  1. AOral rehydration solution
  2. BSports drinks
  3. CCola or other fizzy drinks
  4. DUndiluted apple juice
6.Medium

Which factor can make a pulse oximeter reading inaccurate in a child?

  1. ALying on the back instead of sitting up
  2. BCold hands, movement or a poorly fitting probe
  3. CHolding a parent's hand during the reading
  4. DHaving eaten a meal in the last hour
7.Hard

Which order should the nurse question for a child with neutropenia after chemotherapy?

  1. AMeasure the temperature rectally every 4 hours
  2. BReport a temperature of 38 °C or more immediately
  3. CPerform careful hand hygiene before every contact
  4. DMonitor the temperature by the axillary or oral route
8.Hard

A toddler has burns on both feet and the buttocks, with sharp "stocking" lines and no splash marks. What should the nurse consider?

  1. APossible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure
  2. BA skin infection that looks like a burn
  3. CSunburn from playing outside in a paddling pool on a hot day
  4. DAn accidental spill from a cup of tea

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A non-progressive disorder of movement and posture from damage to the developing brain
  2. 2. D · A smear about the size of a grain of rice
  3. 3. A · A white pupil in photos instead of the usual red reflex
  4. 4. C · 1250 mL per day
  5. 5. A · Oral rehydration solution
  6. 6. B · Cold hands, movement or a poorly fitting probe
  7. 7. A · Measure the temperature rectally every 4 hours
  8. 8. A · Possible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure

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