Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which chromosome pattern causes Turner syndrome?

  1. AAn extra copy of chromosome 18
  2. BAn extra copy of chromosome 21
  3. CA single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  4. DAn extra X chromosome (47,XXY) in a boy
2.Easy

At about what age do most children begin to walk without support?

  1. AAbout 2 years in most children, within a typical range of 18 to 30 months
  2. BAbout 6 months
  3. CAbout 3 years
  4. DAbout 12 months, within a typical range of about 9 to 15 months
3.Easy

At about what age does a baby typically begin to smile socially in response to a familiar face?

  1. AAbout 9 months
  2. BAbout 6 months
  3. CAbout 2 months
  4. DAbout 2 weeks
4.Medium

A child has cola-coloured urine, puffy eyes and high blood pressure two weeks after a sore throat. What is the likely diagnosis?

  1. AUrinary tract infection
  2. BAcute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  3. CWilms tumour
  4. DNephrotic syndrome
5.Medium

A child receiving chemotherapy has painful mouth ulcers (mucositis). Which mouth care is best?

  1. ASpicy and acidic foods to stimulate saliva flow
  2. BA hard toothbrush and lemon–glycerine swabs to clean the ulcers
  3. CA soft toothbrush or sponge, bland rinses and soft, cool foods
  4. DMouthwash containing alcohol several times a day
6.Medium

How is amblyopia (lazy eye) commonly treated in young children?

  1. APatching the weaker eye so that it can rest and recover
  2. BWaiting until adulthood, when surgery can correct it
  3. CEye exercises alone, without any glasses, drops or patches
  4. DPatching or blurring the stronger eye so the weaker eye works harder
7.Hard

A child has a swollen, red eyelid with fever, pain on moving the eye and blurred vision. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AA stye, which will drain on its own with warm compresses
  2. BOrbital cellulitis, which needs urgent review and IV antibiotics
  3. CSimple conjunctivitis, treated with eye drops at home
  4. DAn insect bite, which needs only a cold compress
8.Hard

An infant with a large VSD now breathes faster, sweats during feeds and has gained 300 g overnight with puffy eyelids. What does this most likely indicate?

  1. AAn allergic reaction to the new high-energy formula started yesterday
  2. BDehydration due to sweating during feeds
  3. CGood growth thanks to improved feeding
  4. DWorsening heart failure with fluid retention

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  2. 2. D · About 12 months, within a typical range of about 9 to 15 months
  3. 3. C · About 2 months
  4. 4. B · Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  5. 5. C · A soft toothbrush or sponge, bland rinses and soft, cool foods
  6. 6. D · Patching or blurring the stronger eye so the weaker eye works harder
  7. 7. B · Orbital cellulitis, which needs urgent review and IV antibiotics
  8. 8. D · Worsening heart failure with fluid retention

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