Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

By about what age does the Moro (startle) reflex normally disappear?

  1. AAbout 4 to 6 months
  2. BAbout 2 to 3 years
  3. CAbout 2 to 4 weeks
  4. DAbout 12 to 15 months
2.Easy

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

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

Which hygiene advice helps prevent urinary tract infections in girls?

  1. AWear tight nylon underwear and leggings
  2. BTake a long bubble bath every evening before bed
  3. CWipe from front to back after using the toilet
  4. DHold urine in for as long as possible
4.Medium

A breastfed infant has gastroenteritis with mild dehydration. What should the nurse advise?

  1. AGive nothing by mouth for 24 hours
  2. BStop breastfeeding until the diarrhoea has completely stopped, then restart slowly
  3. CContinue breastfeeding, and give oral rehydration solution as advised
  4. DGive diluted fruit juice instead of breast milk
5.Medium

Which finding at an 18-month check requires referral for developmental assessment?

  1. AThe child is afraid of strangers
  2. BThe child is not yet walking independently
  3. CThe child says only a few words
  4. DThe child plays alongside other children rather than with them
6.Medium

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

  1. AStaying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions
  2. BReaching the first birthday and being able to walk, whether or not the child shows any interest
  3. CSaying the first word
  4. DBeing able to walk
7.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. AWorsening heart failure with fluid retention
  2. BDehydration due to sweating during feeds
  3. CGood growth thanks to improved feeding
  4. DAn allergic reaction to the new high-energy formula started yesterday
8.Hard

A 25 kg child needs maintenance IV fluids. Using the 100–50–20 rule, what is the hourly rate?

  1. AAbout 67 mL per hour
  2. BAbout 25 mL per hour
  3. CAbout 104 mL per hour
  4. DAbout 50 mL per hour

Answer key

  1. 1. A · About 4 to 6 months
  2. 2. D · Identity versus role confusion
  3. 3. C · Wipe from front to back after using the toilet
  4. 4. C · Continue breastfeeding, and give oral rehydration solution as advised
  5. 5. B · The child is not yet walking independently
  6. 6. A · Staying dry for about 2 hours, showing interest and being able to follow simple instructions
  7. 7. A · Worsening heart failure with fluid retention
  8. 8. A · About 67 mL per hour

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