Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants?

  1. ARespiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  2. BStaphylococcus aureus
  3. CHaemophilus influenzae type b
  4. DGroup A streptococcus
2.Easy

Which asthma medicine is a reliever for quick relief of symptoms?

  1. AAn inhaled corticosteroid taken every morning
  2. BMontelukast tablets taken once a day at night
  3. CSalbutamol (albuterol)
  4. DFluticasone inhaled twice daily as a preventer
3.Easy

Which symptom is typical of croup?

  1. AA barking, seal-like cough
  2. BA whooping sound after coughing fits
  3. CDrooling and inability to swallow
  4. DWheeze on breathing out only
4.Medium

A child's tonic–clonic seizure has stopped and she is drowsy. What should the nurse do?

  1. AGive her a drink straight away to prevent dehydration
  2. BPlace her in the recovery position and monitor airway and breathing
  3. CLeave her alone in a dark room to sleep it off
  4. DWake her fully every few minutes and ask her to stand up and walk around
5.Medium

Which instruction about using an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector is correct?

  1. AUse it only after an antihistamine has failed to work
  2. BInject it into the buttock muscle and then let the child walk it off at home
  3. CInject into the outer thigh, through clothing if needed, and call emergency services
  4. DInject into the upper arm muscle, but only after removing all the clothing first
6.Medium

When is the best time to tell a 2-year-old about an upcoming procedure?

  1. AThe day before, with a detailed explanation
  2. BJust before it happens, in simple, concrete words
  3. CNot at all, to avoid upsetting the child beforehand
  4. DAbout a week before, so there is time to get used to it
7.Hard

Several family members, including the children, have had headaches, nausea and drowsiness all winter. They feel better when away from home. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. ASeasonal influenza
  2. BCarbon monoxide poisoning
  3. CFood poisoning
  4. DMigraine that runs in the family
8.Hard

Which IV fluid is usually used for a fluid bolus in a child with shock?

  1. A0.18% sodium chloride with 4% glucose, given quickly
  2. B10% glucose solution
  3. CAn isotonic crystalloid such as 0.9% sodium chloride
  4. D5% glucose in water, given as fast as possible

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
  2. 2. C · Salbutamol (albuterol)
  3. 3. A · A barking, seal-like cough
  4. 4. B · Place her in the recovery position and monitor airway and breathing
  5. 5. C · Inject into the outer thigh, through clothing if needed, and call emergency services
  6. 6. B · Just before it happens, in simple, concrete words
  7. 7. B · Carbon monoxide poisoning
  8. 8. C · An isotonic crystalloid such as 0.9% sodium chloride

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