Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

Which asthma medicine is a reliever for quick relief of symptoms?

1. AFluticasone inhaled twice daily as a preventer
2. BMontelukast tablets taken once a day at night
3. CSalbutamol (albuterol)
4. DAn inhaled corticosteroid taken every morning

For which child is the FLACC scale most appropriate?

1. AA 9-year-old who can use a numeric rating scale
2. BA 2-year-old who cannot yet describe pain
3. CAn adult after surgery
4. DA 14-year-old who can rate pain from 0 to 10

How deep should chest compressions be during CPR on a child?

1. AJust enough to see the chest move slightly
2. BAs deep as possible, until the ribs can be felt to give
3. CAbout one tenth of the depth of the chest
4. DAt least one third of the depth of the chest

Which daily monitoring is most useful for a child with nephrotic syndrome?

1. AHead circumference and fontanelle tension
2. BWeight and urine dipstick for protein
3. CPeak flow and oxygen saturation every morning
4. DBlood glucose before and after every meal

Why should a child with diabetes rotate insulin injection sites?

1. ATo make sure each part of the body gets the same amount of insulin
2. BTo prevent lumpy fatty areas that absorb insulin unpredictably
3. CTo stop the insulin from becoming less effective over the years
4. DBecause the same site causes an allergy to insulin

How should a 4-month-old be protected from the sun?

1. AApply a thick layer of high-factor sunscreen and allow full sun
2. BUse a sunbed for a few minutes to build a protective tan
3. CKeep the baby out of direct sun, in the shade, with light clothing and a hat
4. DExpose the baby to midday sun for vitamin D, then cover up

A 7-year-old has a high fever, refuses to bear weight and has a warm, very tender area over the lower tibia. Which plan is most likely?

1. AMassage and physiotherapy to loosen the muscle
2. BRest, ice and an elastic bandage for a sprained ankle, with review in a week
3. CBlood cultures and prompt IV antibiotics for possible osteomyelitis
4. DA plaster cast and discharge home the same day

A sexually active 17-year-old has no symptoms and asks why chlamydia testing is offered. What is the best answer?

1. AChlamydia always causes severe pain, so testing is only a formality
2. BTesting is required by law before any young person can see a nurse or doctor for any reason
3. CChlamydia often causes no symptoms but can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility
4. DChlamydia can only be caught from shared towels and toilet seats