01
Choose one
1 point
A child’s height is below the average on an age-appropriate growth chart. What is the best interpretation of this finding?
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11 Pediatric Nursing Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
When preparing a preschooler for a procedure, it is appropriate to promise that it will not hurt if that promise might be untrue.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Written response
1 point
A child gains new communication and social skills while their measured height and weight change very little. Which concept describes these new skills?
04
Fill in the blank
1 point
In the United States, use growth standards for children from birth to age 2.
05
Written response
1 point
A nurse is considering developmental milestones for a child born prematurely who is not yet 2 years old. What age should generally be used for this consideration?
06
Choose one
1 point
During an assessment, an adolescent’s caregiver answers every question. Which approach best supports the adolescent’s development and privacy?
- A
Direct all questions to the caregiver to avoid making the adolescent uncomfortable
- B
Promise that everything shared will remain confidential under all circumstances
- C
Speak directly with the adolescent, provide appropriate private time, and explain confidentiality limits
- D
Avoid discussing privacy until the adolescent becomes an adult
07
True or false
1 point
A 2-month-old infant has a rectal temperature of 38°C but is feeding and behaving normally. Immediate contact with a health professional is still required.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Fill in the blank
1 point
A child with croup has a harsh sound when breathing in even while calm and resting. This finding is called and requires emergency escalation.
09
Choose all
1 point
A child with vomiting and diarrhea is being monitored for dehydration. Which findings should the nurse report? Select all that apply.
- A
Blood in the stool
- B
Thirst that improves after drinking
- C
Markedly reduced urine
- D
Lethargy
10
Choose one
1 point
A nurse is preparing a prescribed liquid medication for a child. Which action best reduces medication-administration risk?
- A
Estimate the child’s weight if the caregiver is present
- B
Use a household spoon if the prescribed volume is small
- C
Choose a dose based on the child’s age without checking the prescription
- D
Verify current weight and allergies, check the ordered dose and concentration, and use an appropriate measuring device
11
Choose all
1 point
A child arrives with an acute change in condition. Which assessment areas belong among the immediate priorities? Select all that apply.
- A
Airway
- B
Breathing
- C
Circulation
- D
Developmental milestones
- E
Mental status
- F
Exposure (as appropriate)
12
Choose one
1 point
A very young infant with cold-like symptoms becomes less active and has pauses in breathing. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
- A
Continue routine observation because fever is absent
- B
Seek urgent clinical review because pauses in breathing can occur in very young infants with RSV
- C
Wait until the infant can describe their breathing symptoms
- D
Offer fluids and reassess at the next scheduled visit
13
Open ended
1 point
A child is unusually quiet and has reduced activity compared with their normal behavior. Describe how the nurse should begin the assessment and identify the immediate priorities and findings that require prompt escalation.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: A single measurement plotted on a growth chart is enough to diagnose a growth problem.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Written response
1 point
A nurse is plotting measurements for a child who is 18 months old in the United States. Which growth standards are recommended for this age?
16
Choose one
1 point
A toddler resists separating from a caregiver during an assessment. Which approach best supports cooperation while matching the child's developmental needs?
- A
Give a detailed explanation of every step and ask the toddler to plan the care.
- B
Offer simple choices and keep routines predictable.
- C
Avoid speaking to the toddler and direct all communication to the caregiver.
- D
Promise that any procedure will not hurt to reduce worry.
17
Choose one
1 point
An adolescent attends a routine visit with a caregiver. Which nursing approach best respects the adolescent's developing autonomy while addressing safety?
- A
Discuss sensitive concerns only with the caregiver present.
- B
Promise that everything the adolescent shares will remain confidential.
- C
Speak directly with the adolescent, provide appropriate private time, and explain confidentiality limits.
- D
Let the caregiver answer all questions to avoid making the adolescent uncomfortable.
18
Written response
1 point
A nurse is considering developmental milestones for a child born prematurely who is still within the first 2 years of life. What age concept should generally guide that consideration?
19
Choose one
1 point
A 2-month-old infant has a rectal temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) but appears otherwise well. What is the most appropriate nursing guidance?
- A
Contact a health professional immediately, even if the infant otherwise seems well.
- B
Recheck the temperature the next day if the infant is feeding normally.
- C
Give an over-the-counter fever medicine and contact a clinician only if the temperature rises further.
- D
Wait for another symptom to develop before contacting a health professional.
20
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1 point
A child with gastroenteritis is alert and able to drink, but has had vomiting and diarrhea. Which care approach is most appropriate?
- A
Withhold all fluids until vomiting and diarrhea have stopped.
- B
Offer a large amount of fluid at once to replace losses quickly.
- C
Stop feeding until the child has had no diarrhea for a full day.
- D
Give oral rehydration solution in small, frequent amounts according to the care plan and continue feeding as directed.