Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which side effects are common after a dose of salbutamol?

  1. AOral thrush and a hoarse voice
  2. BDrowsiness and slow breathing
  3. CWeight gain and high blood sugar
  4. DTremor and a fast heart rate
2.Easy

What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?

  1. AA missing X chromosome in a girl
  2. BA single gene inherited from both carrier parents
  3. CInfection with rubella in early pregnancy
  4. DAn extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21)
3.Easy

Which resting heart rate range is typical for a school-age child (about 6 to 12 years)?

  1. AAbout 40 to 60 beats per minute
  2. BAbout 70 to 120 beats per minute
  3. CAbout 120 to 170 beats per minute
  4. DAbout 150 to 200 beats per minute
4.Medium

Which advice is best for a baby with mild nappy rash?

  1. AWipe with perfumed baby wipes at every change to kill the bacteria on the skin
  2. BChange nappies often, clean gently, use a barrier cream and allow nappy-free time
  3. CApply talcum powder thickly at every nappy change
  4. DUse tighter nappies so that less urine reaches the skin
5.Medium

Which signs suggest digoxin toxicity in a child?

  1. AIncreased appetite, extra energy and rapid weight gain over a few days
  2. BHigh fever with a spreading red rash
  3. CFast heart rate with high blood pressure
  4. DNausea, vomiting, poor feeding and a slow heart rate
6.Medium

A newborn is still wet a few minutes after birth. Which heat-loss mechanism is the main concern, and how is it prevented?

  1. AConduction; place the baby on a cold firm surface
  2. BRadiation; move the cot close to an outside window
  3. CConvection; leave the baby uncovered in a draught
  4. DEvaporation; dry the baby straight away, including the head
7.Hard

A conscious 6-month-old is choking and cannot cry or cough. Which technique is appropriate?

  1. AHolding the baby upside down by the ankles and shaking
  2. BA blind finger sweep of the mouth
  3. CUp to 5 back blows followed by up to 5 chest thrusts
  4. DAbdominal thrusts
8.Hard

A 4-year-old chokes on a sweet but is coughing forcefully and can speak. What should the nurse do?

  1. AEncourage her to keep coughing and stay with her, watching closely
  2. BGive back blows straight away to dislodge the sweet
  3. CDo a finger sweep of the mouth to find the sweet
  4. DGive her a large drink of water to try to wash the sweet down

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Tremor and a fast heart rate
  2. 2. D · An extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21)
  3. 3. B · About 70 to 120 beats per minute
  4. 4. B · Change nappies often, clean gently, use a barrier cream and allow nappy-free time
  5. 5. D · Nausea, vomiting, poor feeding and a slow heart rate
  6. 6. D · Evaporation; dry the baby straight away, including the head
  7. 7. C · Up to 5 back blows followed by up to 5 chest thrusts
  8. 8. A · Encourage her to keep coughing and stay with her, watching closely

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