Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Free printable Pediatric nursing worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy

How much fluoride toothpaste is usually advised for a child under 3 years?

  1. AA pea-sized amount on a soft brush
  2. BA full strip along the length of the brush
  3. CA smear about the size of a grain of rice
  4. DNone until all the baby teeth have come through
2.Easy

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

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

What causes respiratory distress syndrome in preterm babies?

  1. AInhaling meconium-stained fluid during birth
  2. BA lack of surfactant in the immature lungs
  3. CA viral infection caught from the mother
  4. DAn allergy to the oxygen used in the incubator
4.Medium

Which child should generally not receive a live vaccine such as MMR?

  1. AA child whose sibling has a cold
  2. BA child who is currently taking oral antibiotics for an uncomplicated ear infection
  3. CA child with severe immune suppression, for example during chemotherapy
  4. DA child with a mild cold
5.Medium

A child has cola-coloured urine, puffy eyes and high blood pressure two weeks after a sore throat. What is the likely diagnosis?

  1. AUrinary tract infection
  2. BNephrotic syndrome
  3. CAcute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  4. DWilms tumour
6.Medium

At about what age does a pincer grasp (picking up small objects between thumb and index finger) typically develop?

  1. AAbout 3 months
  2. BAbout 18 months
  3. CAbout 2 years
  4. DAbout 9 to 10 months
7.Hard

A child with a central venous catheter for chemotherapy develops fever and rigors shortly after the line is flushed. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AAn allergy to the saline flush
  2. BA catheter-related bloodstream infection
  3. CA normal reaction to the chemotherapy
  4. DA blocked line that needs more forceful flushing
8.Hard

A 3-month-old has large, flat, blue-grey patches over the lower back and buttocks. The parents say they have been there since birth. What is the best action?

  1. ADocument them with size and location as congenital dermal melanocytosis (Mongolian spots)
  2. BReport them straight away to the safeguarding team as suspected physical abuse
  3. CRequest urgent clotting tests and a full blood count to look for a bleeding disorder
  4. DApply cold packs several times a day to reduce the discoloration

Answer key

  1. 1. C · A smear about the size of a grain of rice
  2. 2. A · About 12 months
  3. 3. B · A lack of surfactant in the immature lungs
  4. 4. C · A child with severe immune suppression, for example during chemotherapy
  5. 5. C · Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  6. 6. D · About 9 to 10 months
  7. 7. B · A catheter-related bloodstream infection
  8. 8. A · Document them with size and location as congenital dermal melanocytosis (Mongolian spots)

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.