Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

At about what age do most children start combining two words, such as "more milk"?

  1. AAbout 12 months
  2. BAbout 4 years
  3. CAbout 2 years
  4. DAbout 9 months
2.Easy

Which axillary temperature range is normal for a newborn?

  1. AAbout 36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  2. BAbout 35.0 to 36.0 °C (95.0 to 96.8 °F)
  3. CAbout 37.8 to 38.5 °C (100.0 to 101.3 °F)
  4. DAbout 34.0 to 35.0 °C (93.2 to 95.0 °F)
3.Easy

Why should honey not be given to babies under 12 months?

  1. AIt can contain spores that cause infant botulism
  2. BIt is too low in calories
  3. CIt causes tooth decay within days in a baby's new teeth
  4. DIt causes jaundice
4.Medium

Which measure should be avoided in a sickle cell pain crisis?

  1. AGenerous fluids by mouth or IV
  2. BCold packs on the painful area
  3. CWarm packs and gentle positioning
  4. DRegular pain assessment and analgesia
5.Medium

A 3-day-old has a red, swollen eyelid with a heavy discharge of pus. What should the nurse do?

  1. AClean the eye with breast milk and review in a week
  2. BApply an over-the-counter steroid eye ointment
  3. CArrange prompt medical review, as infection from the birth canal is possible
  4. DReassure the parents that sticky eyes are always harmless in the first weeks of life
6.Medium

How should an infant with heart failure be fed?

  1. ALying flat on the back so the baby does not need to hold the head up
  2. BStop the feed when the baby tires and wait until the next scheduled feed
  3. CLarge feeds every 6 hours so the baby can rest in between
  4. DSmall, frequent feeds with rest breaks, using higher-energy milk if prescribed
7.Hard

The 7-year-old brother of a child with cancer has started misbehaving at school. What is the most likely explanation?

  1. AHe is copying behaviour from other children in his class
  2. BHe has developed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and needs medicine
  3. CIt is unrelated to the illness and is normal for his age
  4. DHe may feel worried, jealous or left out and needs attention and information
8.Hard

A child treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for Kawasaki disease is due her MMR vaccine next week. What should the nurse know?

  1. AMMR can be given safely the same day as the next IVIG dose
  2. BIVIG makes vaccines unnecessary, so MMR can be skipped
  3. CLive vaccines are usually delayed for several months after IVIG
  4. DMMR should be given early, because IVIG weakens the immune system

Answer key

  1. 1. C · About 2 years
  2. 2. A · About 36.5 to 37.5 °C (97.7 to 99.5 °F)
  3. 3. A · It can contain spores that cause infant botulism
  4. 4. B · Cold packs on the painful area
  5. 5. C · Arrange prompt medical review, as infection from the birth canal is possible
  6. 6. D · Small, frequent feeds with rest breaks, using higher-energy milk if prescribed
  7. 7. D · He may feel worried, jealous or left out and needs attention and information
  8. 8. C · Live vaccines are usually delayed for several months after IVIG

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