Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which illness causes a bright red rash on both cheeks, often called "slapped cheek"?

1. AScarlet fever (group A streptococcus)
2. BFifth disease (parvovirus B19)
3. CImpetigo (staphylococcus)
4. DMeasles (rubeola virus)

Which is the most common congenital heart defect?

1. ATetralogy of Fallot
2. BVentricular septal defect
3. CTransposition of the great arteries
4. DCoarctation of the aorta

Where should eye drops be placed for a child?

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

A 12-year-old with type 1 diabetes will play a long football match. What should the nurse advise?

1. AInject an extra dose of insulin into the thigh just before he starts running
2. BCheck glucose before playing and keep fast-acting carbohydrate at hand
3. CAvoid sport, because exercise is unsafe with diabetes
4. DSkip the meal before the match to avoid high glucose

Which signs suggest digoxin toxicity in a child?

1. AIncreased appetite, extra energy and rapid weight gain over a few days
2. BHigh fever with a spreading red rash
3. CNausea, vomiting, poor feeding and a slow heart rate
4. DFast heart rate with high blood pressure

How should a nurse prepare a 4-year-old for a procedure?

1. AGive a detailed explanation a week in advance
2. BExplain shortly beforehand in simple words, and let the child handle the equipment or play with a doll
3. CExplain nothing to avoid frightening the child
4. DShow diagrams of the internal organs

A 12-year-old with asthma has been prescribed a preventer inhaler (inhaled corticosteroid) to take every day. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I stop taking my preventer inhaler whenever I've had a few good days."
2. B"I carry my reliever inhaler with me everywhere I go."
3. C"I rinse my mouth after using my preventer inhaler."
4. D"I use my spacer with my inhaler, even at school."

A 10-year-old has vomiting, abdominal pain, deep rapid breathing and a fruity smell on the breath. His blood glucose is very high. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. AAcute asthma attack with hyperventilation
2. BGastroenteritis
3. CAppendicitis
4. DDiabetic ketoacidosis