Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

At about what age do most children say their first meaningful words?

1. AAbout 2 years
2. BAbout 6 months
3. CAbout 4 months
4. DAbout 12 months

Which routine infant vaccine is given by mouth rather than by injection in most schedules?

1. AHepatitis B vaccine
2. BRotavirus vaccine
3. CMeasles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
4. DTetanus vaccine

Which measure helps an infant with a cleft palate to feed?

1. AFeeding lying flat to let gravity move the milk along
2. BFeeding only through a nasogastric tube until school age
3. CThickening every feed with baby cereal from birth onwards to slow the milk
4. DA special bottle or teat, an upright position and frequent burping

A baby was born at 29 weeks and is now 2 months old. When should the routine 2-month vaccines be given?

1. AOnly when the baby reaches 2 months corrected age
2. BOnly after the first birthday
3. COnly after the baby weighs 5 kg
4. DNow, according to the baby's chronological age

Which signs suggest hypoglycaemia in a young child with diabetes?

1. AA slow onset of dry skin and flushed cheeks over several days
2. BDeep, rapid breathing with abdominal pain and vomiting
3. CThirst, passing large amounts of urine and a fruity breath smell
4. DShakiness, sweating, pallor and a sudden change in behaviour

A child with suspected appendicitis is waiting for surgery. Which action must the nurse avoid?

1. APutting a heat pad on the abdomen
2. BGiving IV fluids as prescribed
3. CKeeping the child nil by mouth
4. DRegular pain assessment

A family with a 2-year-old has a swimming pool in the garden. Which measure gives the most protection against drowning?

1. ASwimming lessons from age 2, so that close supervision is no longer needed
2. BArm floats whenever the child is near the pool
3. CA four-sided fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate, plus constant supervision
4. DExplaining to the child that the pool is dangerous

A school-age child takes methylphenidate for ADHD. Which teaching point is most important?

1. ADouble the dose on days with tests at school to improve concentration further
2. BTake it at bedtime to help sleep
3. CStop it on school days only
4. DTake the dose in the morning, and monitor appetite, sleep and growth