Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

How deep should chest compressions be during CPR on a child?

1. AAbout one tenth of the depth of the chest
2. BAs deep as possible, until the ribs can be felt to give
3. CJust enough to see the chest move slightly
4. DAt least one third of the depth of the chest

Why is circumcision avoided in a baby boy with hypospadias?

1. AThe urethral opening moves to the tip by itself if the foreskin is left
2. BBabies with hypospadias usually have a bleeding disorder
3. CThe foreskin may be needed for the repair
4. DIt greatly increases the risk of urine infection in the first month

Where should eye drops be placed for a child?

1. AInto the inner corner of the eye
2. BDirectly onto the centre of the cornea
3. COnto the upper eyelid while the eye is shut
4. DInto the pocket of the lower eyelid

A child with ITP has a low platelet count. Which advice is correct?

1. AAvoid contact sports and medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin
2. BTake aspirin for any pain to thin the blood
3. CUse a hard toothbrush and floss firmly to keep the gums healthy
4. DPlay rugby and football as normal to stay active

Which measure is most important in preventing infection in a child with neutropenia?

1. AGiving routine antibiotics to all family members
2. BWearing a mask only when the child has a fever
3. CKeeping all visitors, including the parents, out of the child's room
4. DCareful hand hygiene by everyone in contact with the child

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

1. AHolding a parent's hand during the reading
2. BHaving eaten a meal in the last hour
3. CCold hands, movement or a poorly fitting probe
4. DLying on the back instead of sitting up

Which phone call should the nurse return first?

1. AA parent of a 7-year-old with a faint rash 3 days into antibiotics, breathing normally
2. BA parent asking when the next routine vaccines are due
3. CA parent of a 5-month-old who has had no wet nappy for 12 hours and is very sleepy
4. DA parent of a 3-year-old with a runny nose and a mild cough for 2 days

Newborn pulse oximetry screening shows 97% in the right hand and 91% in the foot. What does this mean?

1. AAn abnormal screen that must be followed up promptly under the screening protocol
2. BA normal result, because foot readings are always lower
3. CA faulty probe or a cold foot; repeat the whole test at the 6-week check
4. DNormal transition; no further checks are needed