Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Febrile seizures most often occur in which age group?

1. ABetween 8 and 12 years
2. BIn adolescence
3. CBetween about 6 months and 5 years
4. DIn the first week of life

Why are breastfed infants often given a vitamin D supplement?

1. ABreast milk contains too little protein for growth
2. BBreast milk contains little vitamin D
3. CVitamin D prevents iron-deficiency anaemia
4. DVitamin D prevents newborn jaundice

Which signs during a newborn's first feed suggest oesophageal atresia with a tracheo-oesophageal fistula?

1. AA strong suck and rapid weight gain
2. BSleeping through feeds and passing pale stools
3. CCoughing, choking and cyanosis
4. DProjectile vomiting that starts at 4 weeks

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. CNausea, vomiting, poor feeding and a slow heart rate
4. DFast heart rate with high blood pressure

How should anti-sickness medicine be given to a child receiving chemotherapy that often causes vomiting?

1. AOnly at night, when the child is asleep
2. BOnly after the child has already vomited at least twice
3. CBefore the chemotherapy starts and then regularly
4. DOnly if the child asks for it

Which temperature is usually taken as fever in a child?

1. A39.5 °C (103.1 °F) or higher
2. B38.0 °C (100.4 °F) or higher
3. C37.5 °C (99.5 °F) or higher
4. D37.0 °C (98.6 °F) or higher

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

1. AViral gastroenteritis
2. BAbusive head trauma
3. CMigraine
4. DNormal newborn retinal changes

Which IV fluid is usually used for a fluid bolus in a child with shock?

1. A5% glucose in water, given as fast as possible
2. B10% glucose solution
3. C0.18% sodium chloride with 4% glucose, given quickly
4. DAn isotonic crystalloid such as 0.9% sodium chloride