Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What causes scarlet fever?

  1. AGroup A streptococcus
  2. BHuman herpesvirus 6
  3. CStaphylococcus epidermidis
  4. DVaricella-zoster virus
2.Easy

Which congenital heart defect causes cyanosis?

  1. ATransposition of the great arteries
  2. BAtrial septal defect
  3. CPatent ductus arteriosus
  4. DSmall ventricular septal defect with a left-to-right shunt
3.Easy

Which health problem is common in babies with Down syndrome and is looked for soon after birth?

  1. ACongenital heart defects
  2. BClubfoot on both sides
  3. CCataract only in old age
  4. DCleft lip and palate
4.Medium

A school-age child with asthma uses an inhaled corticosteroid every day. What should the nurse teach?

  1. AUse it only during an asthma attack
  2. BSwallow the powder with water
  3. CStop it as soon as symptoms improve
  4. DRinse the mouth after each dose and use a spacer
5.Medium

After a cardiac catheterisation through the femoral artery, which assessment is essential?

  1. ABowel sounds, abdominal girth and stool colour every 15 minutes for the first hours
  2. BPupil size and reaction every 15 minutes
  3. CUrine specific gravity at every void
  4. DPulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
6.Medium

What is "assent" in children's care?

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

The nurse has taught the parents of a child with type 1 diabetes. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"We'll check her glucose before driving to her swimming lesson."
  2. B"We'll give the school a copy of her hypo plan and glucagon."
  3. C"For a low, I'll give her a chocolate bar, because it's the fastest sugar."
  4. D"We'll recheck her glucose about 15 minutes after treating a low."
8.Hard

A 4-month-old is brought in drowsy and vomiting, with no visible injuries. Retinal haemorrhages are found. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AViral gastroenteritis
  2. BMigraine
  3. CNormal newborn retinal changes
  4. DAbusive head trauma

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Group A streptococcus
  2. 2. A · Transposition of the great arteries
  3. 3. A · Congenital heart defects
  4. 4. D · Rinse the mouth after each dose and use a spacer
  5. 5. D · Pulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
  6. 6. C · The child's agreement to care, sought alongside the parents' consent
  7. 7. C · "For a low, I'll give her a chocolate bar, because it's the fastest sugar."
  8. 8. D · Abusive head trauma

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