Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Using the common 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 10 kg child?

  1. A1500 mL per day
  2. B1000 mL per day
  3. C500 mL per day
  4. D2000 mL per day
2.Easy

According to Erikson, what is the developmental task of adolescence?

  1. AIndustry versus inferiority
  2. BIntegrity versus despair
  3. CIdentity versus role confusion
  4. DAutonomy versus shame and doubt
3.Easy

Which symptom is typical of croup?

  1. AWheeze on breathing out only
  2. BDrooling and inability to swallow
  3. CA whooping sound after coughing fits
  4. DA barking, seal-like cough
4.Medium

Which treatment is commonly used for a child with moderate croup?

  1. AA cough suppressant
  2. BA course of oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin for 5 to 7 days
  3. CChest physiotherapy
  4. DA single dose of an oral corticosteroid such as dexamethasone
5.Medium

After cleft lip repair, which nursing action protects the suture line?

  1. ALet the baby suck on a dummy straight away
  2. BPlace the baby on the stomach to sleep
  3. CClean the suture line with a dry, rough cloth to remove crusts several times a day
  4. DPosition the baby on the back or side and avoid putting objects in the mouth
6.Medium

Which signs suggest a child is ready to start toilet training?

  1. ASaying the first word
  2. BReaching the first birthday and being able to walk, whether or not the child shows any interest
  3. CStaying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions
  4. DBeing able to walk
7.Hard

A 6-year-old boy has had a limp and mild hip pain for several weeks. Imaging shows avascular necrosis of the femoral head. What is the diagnosis?

  1. ATransient synovitis
  2. BSlipped capital femoral epiphysis
  3. CLegg–Calvé–Perthes disease
  4. DDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip
8.Hard

A 6-year-old is prescribed codeine for pain after a tonsillectomy. What should the nurse do?

  1. ACrush it into the child's milk without telling anyone
  2. BGive it, because codeine is safe in all children
  3. CGive double the dose because it is a weak opioid
  4. DQuestion the order with the prescriber before giving it

Answer key

  1. 1. B · 1000 mL per day
  2. 2. C · Identity versus role confusion
  3. 3. D · A barking, seal-like cough
  4. 4. D · A single dose of an oral corticosteroid such as dexamethasone
  5. 5. D · Position the baby on the back or side and avoid putting objects in the mouth
  6. 6. C · Staying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions
  7. 7. C · Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease
  8. 8. D · Question the order with the prescriber before giving it

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