PEDIATRIC

Question 1

The nurse has assessed four children of varying
ages; which one requires further evaluation?
a. 7 month-old who is afraid of strangers
b. 4 y/o who talks to an imaginary playmate
c. 9 y/o with enuresis
d. 16 y/o male who had nocturnal emissions

Answer 1

c. 9 y/o with enuresis

Question 2

JOSE, a 4 years old had no problem in his growth
and development. You advise the parents what they
expect from jose in the coming years. Which age group does JOSE belong
a. pre-schooler
b. toddler
c. school-age
d. infants

Answer 2

a. pre-schooler

Question 3

Baby lucia is 6 months old,what is the appropriate 
toy for lucia?
 a. push and pull toys
 b. wooden blocks
 c. soft stuffed toys
 d. walkei take

Answer 3

c. soft stuffed toys

Question 4

A toddler who has been treated for a foreign body
aspiration begins to fuss and cry when the
parents attempt to leave the hospital for an hour.
The nurse interprets this behavior as indicating
separation anxiety involving which of the
following?
A. Protest C. Regression
B. Despair D. Detachment

Answer 4

A. Protest

Question 5

all the following takes place in this age
group,except?
a. alldecidous teeth are present
b. the secondary sex structure develops
c. osssification and calcification of bone
d. the digestive tract becomes functionally
mature

Answer 5

b. the secondary sex structure develops

Question 6

The most reliable pain indicator for child is:

a. crying and sobbing
b. changes in behavior
c. decrease in heart rate
d. verbal report of pain

Answer 6

b. changes in behavior

Question 7

The concept of death of child ages 2 years old

a. sleeping
b. punishment and reversible
c. end of life
d. none of the above

Answer 7

a. sleeping

Question 8

Nurse Hannah is assessing a healthy neonate upon
admission to the nursery. Which characteristic
would the admitting nurse record as normal?
A. Head circumference measuring 31 cm
B. Hypertonia
C. Irregular respiratory rate of 50 bpm
D. High-pitched or shrill cry

Answer 8

C. Irregular respiratory rate of 50 bpm

Question 9

the initial nursing observation of newborn is:

a. weight in kilogram
b. height
c. APGAR
d. , breast circumference

Answer 9

c. APGAR

Question 10

Boy Francisco,36 weeks AOG has 
cryptorchidism,which refers to
 a. undescended testes
 b. unretracted foreskin on penis
 c. ventral location of urethral meatus
 d. dorsal location of urethral meatus

Answer 10

a. undescended testes

Question 11

Boy greg develops jaundice.When does 
physiologic 
jaundice occurs
 a. 24 hours
 b. 12 hours
 c. 36 hours
 d. 3 to 5 days

Answer 11

d. 3 to 5 days

Question 12

.when the crib of greg is jarred,she develops
sudden outward extension of her arms then slowly
relaxes.What reflex is this
a. tonic neck reflex
b. babinski reflex
c. rooting reflex
d. moro reflex

Answer 12

d. moro reflex

Question 13

Soon after birth the nurse stimulates infants 
respiration by:
 a. gentle slapping of the feet
 b. bringing the feet upside down
c. immerging him in a cold water
 d. digital dilation of anus

Answer 13

a. gentle slapping of the feet

Question 14

. The mother brought her child to the clinic with
nose bleeding.The nurse showed the mother the
most appropriate position for the child?
a. sitting position
b. with low back rest
c. with moderate back rest
d. lying semi flat

Answer 14

a. sitting position

Question 15

A physician has prescribed oxygen PRN for an 
infant with congestive heart failure (CHF). In 
which situation would the nurse plan to 
administer the oxygen to the infant?
a. During feeding
b. When the mother is holding the infant
c. When changing the infant’s diapers
d. When drawing blood

Answer 15

d. When drawing blood

Question 16

An infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is
receiving diuretic therapy, and a nurse is closely
monitoring the intake and output (I & O). The
nurse uses which most appropriate method to
assess the urine output?
a. Inserting a Foley catheter
b. Weighing the diapers
c. Comparing intake with output
d. Measuring the amount of water added to
formula

Answer 16

b. Weighing the diapers

Question 17

A nurse is monitoring the daily weight of an
infant with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which
of the following alerts the nurse to suspect fluid
accumulation and the need to call the physician?
a. Bradypnea
b. Diaphoresis
c. Decreased blood pressure (BP)
d. A weight gain of 1 pound in 1 day

Answer 17

d. A weight gain of 1 pound in 1 day

Question 18

Judy,12 years old is at what stage of psychosocial 
stage
a .trust vs mistrust
 b. autonomyvs shame
 c. initiaitive versus guilt
 d. identity vs role confusion

Answer 18

d. identity vs role confusion

Question 19

For dental check up…the nurse encourages
parents that child should be brought to a dentist
at what age?
a. 2 years old
b. 5 years old
c. 7 years old
d. 25 years old

Answer 19

a. 2 years old

Question 20

Tonton,12 months old child. When choosing toy, What criteria should be considered as priority

a. educational purpose
b. developmental function
c. safety
d. recreational use

Answer 20

c. safety