Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

At about what age can most infants sit steadily without support?

1. AAbout 2 to 3 months
2. BAbout 6 to 8 months
3. CAbout 18 to 24 months
4. DAbout 12 to 15 months

What is a greenstick fracture?

1. AA fracture in which the broken bone ends push out through the skin
2. BAn incomplete fracture in which the bone bends and cracks on one side
3. CA fracture that passes through a joint surface only
4. DA fracture in which the bone shatters into many pieces

According to Erikson, what is the main developmental task of a toddler (about 1 to 3 years)?

1. AInitiative versus guilt
2. BTrust versus mistrust
3. CAutonomy versus shame and doubt
4. DIndustry versus inferiority

Which statement reflects current guidance about introducing allergenic foods, such as egg and peanut, to infants?

1. AThey should be given from 6 weeks, mixed into the baby's milk
2. BThey should be avoided until at least 3 years of age, because early contact is what causes most food allergies
3. CThey should only be given after a skin prick test in every infant
4. DThey can be introduced from around 6 months as part of solids, and delaying them does not prevent allergy

Which is the most accurate way to monitor fluid status in an infant with gastroenteritis?

1. ADaily weight on the same scale, together with wet nappy counts
2. BMeasuring head circumference
3. CAsking the parent each day whether the child seems thirsty or tired
4. DChecking hair texture

Why is hearing screening done in the newborn period?

1. AEarly detection allows support that protects language development
2. BTo check whether the baby will need glasses later in childhood
3. CTo diagnose ear infections before discharge
4. DBecause hearing loss always causes balance problems

A 9-year-old with Down syndrome has new neck pain, clumsy walking and changes in bladder control. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AAtlantoaxial instability with spinal cord compression
2. BThe normal low muscle tone of Down syndrome getting worse with age
3. CA simple urinary infection causing tiredness
4. DGrowing pains in the legs

A 4-year-old says it is wrong to hit his sister "because then I get a time-out". Which level of Kohlberg's moral development does this reflect?

1. AConventional level
2. BFormal operational level
3. CPreconventional level
4. DPostconventional level