Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which advice about infant sleep reduces the risk of sudden infant death?

1. ALet the baby sleep on a sofa with a parent
2. BPlace the baby on the back on a firm, flat surface without pillows or soft toys
3. CUse soft pillows and bumpers to protect the baby
4. DPlace the baby on the stomach on a soft mattress so that the baby cannot choke on milk

What does the HbA1c blood test show in a child with diabetes?

1. AThe blood glucose at the exact moment of the test
2. BThe amount of insulin the pancreas is making on the day of the test
3. CWhether ketones are present in the blood right now
4. DThe average blood glucose over about the past 2–3 months

What are the three classic stages of separation anxiety in a hospitalised young child?

1. ADenial, anger, acceptance
2. BFear, trust, independence
3. CProtest, despair, detachment
4. DCrying, sleeping, eating

Which instruction about preparing powdered infant formula is correct?

1. AAdd extra water in hot weather so the baby gets more fluid
2. BFollow the stated water-to-powder ratio exactly and do not warm bottles in a microwave
3. CWarm bottles in the microwave, as long as they are shaken first
4. DAdd an extra scoop of powder to each bottle to help a small baby gain weight faster

Until when is a child with chickenpox usually considered infectious?

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

Which signs suggest a child is ready to start toilet training?

1. ASaying the first word
2. BReaching the first birthday and being able to walk, whether or not the child shows any interest
3. CBeing able to walk
4. DStaying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions

A 2-year-old has had three febrile urinary tract infections. Which underlying condition should be considered?

1. ANephrotic syndrome
2. BTesticular torsion on both sides
3. CVesicoureteral reflux
4. DHypospadias

A family insists on staying with their child during a painful procedure. What is the most appropriate response in family-centred care?

1. AInsist that they wait outside in every case
2. BAllow them to stay only if they stand in a corner and do not touch, hold or speak to the child
3. CSupport their presence, prepare them for what they will see and give them a comforting role
4. DTell them that their presence makes the child behave worse