Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

What causes respiratory distress syndrome in preterm babies?

1. AInhaling meconium-stained fluid during birth
2. BA viral infection caught from the mother
3. CAn allergy to the oxygen used in the incubator
4. DA lack of surfactant in the immature lungs

From about what age can whole cow's milk be given as a main drink?

1. AAbout 3 months
2. BNot until about 2 years
3. CAbout 6 months
4. DAbout 12 months

Which site is usually recommended for intramuscular vaccines in infants?

1. AThe dorsogluteal muscle of the buttock
2. BThe deltoid muscle in all ages
3. CThe muscles of the forearm
4. DThe vastus lateralis muscle of the anterolateral thigh

How is threadworm (pinworm) infection usually confirmed?

1. AA tape test on the skin around the anus first thing in the morning
2. BA blood test for worm antibodies taken an hour after an evening meal
3. CAn abdominal X-ray to look for the worms in the gut
4. DA urine sample collected in the evening

How should a parent respond to a 2-year-old's temper tantrum in a safe place?

1. AShout loudly at the child to make the tantrum stop sooner
2. BSmack the child to show that tantrums are not allowed
3. CGive the child the sweet he wants so the tantrum stops
4. DStay calm, keep the child safe and do not give in to the demand

A 3-year-old who used to speak in short sentences has stopped talking and no longer responds to her name. What is the most important point?

1. AIt means the child is tired and should be seen in a year
2. BLanguage develops in sudden spurts, so this is expected
3. CLoss of previously gained skills at any age needs prompt assessment
4. DIt is normal regression at this age

A 4-month-old is brought in drowsy and vomiting, with no visible injuries. Retinal haemorrhages are found. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AAbusive head trauma
2. BNormal newborn retinal changes
3. CMigraine
4. DViral gastroenteritis

A child with sickle cell disease has new chest pain, cough, fever and an oxygen saturation of 90%. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AAcute chest syndrome, an emergency
2. BNormal pain from a limb crisis
3. CAnxiety about being in hospital
4. DA mild cold