Pediatric nursing worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

  1. AThrough mitochondrial DNA from the mother
  2. BAutosomal recessive
  3. CAutosomal dominant
  4. DX-linked recessive
2.Easy

Which chromosome pattern causes Turner syndrome?

  1. AA single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  2. BAn extra X chromosome (47,XXY) in a boy
  3. CAn extra copy of chromosome 21
  4. DAn extra copy of chromosome 18
3.Easy

Why is vitamin K given to newborns shortly after birth?

  1. ATo prevent bacterial eye infection after birth
  2. BTo prevent jaundice in the first week of life
  3. CTo protect against hepatitis B infection
  4. DTo prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding
4.Medium

In a large ventricular septal defect, in which direction does blood mainly flow through the defect?

  1. AFrom right to left, causing cyanosis from birth
  2. BFrom left to right, increasing blood flow to the lungs
  3. CFrom the aorta into the pulmonary veins
  4. DThere is no flow at all, because the pressures in both ventricles are always equal
5.Medium

After a cardiac catheterisation through the femoral artery, which assessment is essential?

  1. APulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
  2. BPupil size and reaction every 15 minutes
  3. CBowel sounds, abdominal girth and stool colour every 15 minutes for the first hours
  4. DUrine specific gravity at every void
6.Medium

Which activity best supports a 9-year-old during a long hospital stay?

  1. ASchoolwork and contact with classmates, plus games or hobbies
  2. BWatching television alone for most of the day
  3. CStaying in bed with no visitors to rest
  4. DPlaying with baby toys in the toddler playroom with younger children
7.Hard

Two healthcare rescuers are giving CPR to an infant. Which compression technique is recommended?

  1. ACompressions with one finger over the upper sternum
  2. BBoth hands placed one on top of the other over the upper abdomen
  3. CThe two-thumb technique with the hands encircling the chest
  4. DBoth hands interlocked over the centre of the chest, with arms straight
8.Hard

A 6-year-old with haemophilia falls and has a swollen, painful knee. What is the priority?

  1. AGive aspirin for the pain
  2. BGive factor replacement as prescribed and rest, ice, compress and elevate the joint
  3. CEncourage the child to walk on the knee to keep the joint mobile and prevent stiffness
  4. DApply heat to the knee

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Autosomal recessive
  2. 2. A · A single X chromosome (45,X) in a girl
  3. 3. D · To prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding
  4. 4. B · From left to right, increasing blood flow to the lungs
  5. 5. A · Pulse, colour, warmth and sensation of the leg below the puncture site
  6. 6. A · Schoolwork and contact with classmates, plus games or hobbies
  7. 7. C · The two-thumb technique with the hands encircling the chest
  8. 8. B · Give factor replacement as prescribed and rest, ice, compress and elevate the joint

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