儿科护理练习卷（附答案）

Which two vessels does the ductus arteriosus connect?

1. AThe superior vena cava and the right atrium
2. BThe pulmonary artery and the aorta
3. CThe umbilical vein and the inferior vena cava
4. DThe right atrium and the left atrium

What does the HbA1c blood test show in a child with diabetes?

1. AThe average blood glucose over about the past 2–3 months
2. BWhether ketones are present in the blood right now
3. CThe amount of insulin the pancreas is making on the day of the test
4. DThe blood glucose at the exact moment of the test

Which finding suggests hydrocephalus in an infant?

1. AA small head with a closed fontanelle at birth
2. BA rapidly increasing head circumference with a bulging fontanelle
3. CA sunken fontanelle with dry mucous membranes and few wet nappies
4. DA flat area on the back of the head

What should the nurse do before giving a dose of digoxin to an infant?

1. AMeasure the blood pressure and give the dose only if it is above the normal range
2. BMeasure the temperature and give the dose only if there is no fever
3. CCount the radial pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by four
4. DCount the apical pulse for a full minute and check it against the prescribed limits

How can the nurse best support a child with autism on a children's ward?

1. APlace the child in the busiest bay near the nurses' station
2. BExplain all procedures only at the very last minute to avoid days of worry
3. CKeep routines predictable, reduce noise and use visual schedules
4. DChange the nurse each shift so the child meets more people

A child's asthma action plan shows he is in the yellow zone. What should he do?

1. AStop all medicines and wait to see if the symptoms pass
2. BDouble the preventer dose and do nothing else
3. CUse the reliever as the plan says and contact the doctor if it does not help
4. DGo straight to the emergency department without using any medicine first

A child with eczema suddenly develops clusters of painful, punched-out blisters and erosions with a fever. What should the nurse suspect?

1. AChickenpox, which is mild and needs no specific treatment
2. BEczema herpeticum, which needs urgent antiviral treatment
3. CAn allergic reaction to the emollient
4. DA normal eczema flare that needs more emollient

Which statement by the parent of a child with peanut allergy shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I'll read food labels for peanuts every time I shop."
2. B"I'll call an ambulance every time I use the auto-injector, even if she seems to recover quickly."
3. C"I'll check the use-by date on her auto-injectors regularly and replace them before they expire."
4. D"If she has a bad reaction, I'll give an antihistamine and wait an hour before using the auto-injector."