Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

In the UK, which method does NICE recommend for measuring the temperature of a baby under 4 weeks old?

  1. ARectal, with a glass mercury thermometer
  2. BAxillary, with an electronic thermometer
  3. CBy touching the forehead with a hand
  4. DOral, under the tongue
2.Easy

Which sweetener must children with phenylketonuria (PKU) avoid?

  1. AAspartame
  2. BFructose
  3. CGlucose
  4. DSucrose
3.Easy

Which early sign may suggest autism in a toddler?

  1. ABeing shy with strangers at 9 months
  2. BNot pointing to show interest and little eye contact by about 18 months
  3. CPreferring to play next to other toddlers rather than with them
  4. DSaying "no" often and having tantrums at 2 years
4.Medium

Which finding suggests repeated self-induced vomiting?

  1. ACalluses on the knuckles and loss of tooth enamel
  2. BA butterfly rash on the cheeks and patchy hair loss
  3. CYellow skin, itching and dark urine
  4. DSwelling of the ankles and puffy eyes
5.Medium

Until when is a child with chickenpox usually considered infectious?

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

Which task can the registered nurse delegate to a healthcare assistant (nursing assistant) on a children's ward?

  1. AMeasuring and recording the vital signs of a stable child
  2. BAssessing pain after surgery and choosing the analgesia
  3. CCarrying out the admission assessment of a new patient
  4. DTeaching a parent how to give insulin injections
7.Hard

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

A toddler has burns on both feet and the buttocks, with sharp "stocking" lines and no splash marks. What should the nurse consider?

  1. ASunburn from playing outside in a paddling pool on a hot day
  2. BA skin infection that looks like a burn
  3. CAn accidental spill from a cup of tea
  4. DPossible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Axillary, with an electronic thermometer
  2. 2. A · Aspartame
  3. 3. B · Not pointing to show interest and little eye contact by about 18 months
  4. 4. A · Calluses on the knuckles and loss of tooth enamel
  5. 5. C · Until all the blisters have crusted over
  6. 6. A · Measuring and recording the vital signs of a stable child
  7. 7. C · "I stop taking my preventer inhaler whenever I've had a few good days."
  8. 8. D · Possible deliberate immersion; follow the safeguarding procedure

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