Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis in a child?

1. AAn oral antihistamine
2. BAn inhaled corticosteroid via a spacer
3. COral paracetamol (acetaminophen)
4. DIM adrenaline (epinephrine)

Bedwetting at night is usually not considered a problem needing treatment until about what age?

1. AAbout 5 years
2. BAbout 14 years
3. CAbout 10 years
4. DAbout 2 years

Febrile seizures most often occur in which age group?

1. AIn adolescence
2. BBetween 8 and 12 years
3. CIn the first week of life
4. DBetween about 6 months and 5 years

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

1. ASwallow the powder with water
2. BStop it as soon as symptoms improve
3. CRinse the mouth after each dose and use a spacer
4. DUse it only during an asthma attack

Which instruction about giving oral liquid iron to a child is correct?

1. AGive it with a syringe or straw towards the back of the mouth; dark stools are expected
2. BGive it together with an antacid to protect the stomach
3. CStop the iron straight away if the stools turn dark green or black, as this means bleeding
4. DGive it mixed in a full bottle of milk to reduce stomach upset

A child has impetigo. Which advice helps to stop it spreading?

1. AShare flannels and towels so the whole family is treated
2. BPick the crusts off daily so the skin heals faster
3. CUse separate towels, wash hands often and keep nails short
4. DCover the crusts with a thick layer of petroleum jelly and leave them

The nurse has taught the parents of a newborn about safe sleep. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"We will keep her cot in our bedroom for the first months."
2. B"We will put a soft bumper and a pillow in the cot so she is comfortable."
3. C"We will put her on her back for every sleep, including naps."
4. D"Nobody will smoke in the house or in the car."

A large baby born to a mother with diabetes becomes jittery at 1 hour of age. What should the nurse check first?

1. AThe baby's blood glucose
2. BThe baby's serum bilirubin
3. CThe baby's haemoglobin
4. DThe baby's blood group