1 A child diagnosed with asthma begins corticosteroid treatments. The nurse explains to the
parents that the purpose of corticosteroid treatment is to produce which therapeutic effect?
Dilation of bronchial airways
Decrease bronchospasms
Prevention of infection
Anti-inflammatory effect
2 Which is the recommended treatment for moderate to severe lead poisoning?
IV fluids
Antiemetics
Heavy metal antagonist
Antibiotics
3 Which treatment is a nursing priority when providing care for an infant diagnosed with
bacterial meningitis?
Initiate cardiorespiratory monitoring.
Initiate intravenous fluids.
Observe respiratory isolation.
Administer antibiotic therapy.
4 The dosage of a pediatric medication is 120mg/kg/day to be give t.i.d. The patient weighs 12
pounds. What is the correct dose for the nurse to administer?
120 mg
480 mg
218 mg
651 mg
,5 In a child diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, which of the following is a compensatory
mechanism to decrease venous return to the heart?
Squatting
Clubbing
Shortness of breath
Polycythemia
6 A 1-year-old receives routine health maintenance care at the pediatric clinic. The child receives
an MMR immunization. The mother asks the nurse, "When will my child get the next dose of
MMR vaccine?" Which is the correct response by the nurse?
In six months with the next DPT
No further vaccination needed
With the Hepatitis B series
After the child is 10 years of age
7 Which is a major difference in the clinical manifestation of adolescents with anorexia nervosa
compared to bulimia?
Binge eating
Purging
Body image distortion
Decreased self esteem
8 Which is the most common factor associated with non-organic failure to thrive?
A cool, drafty area for sleeping
Disturbance of mother/child relationship
Lack of interest in the surroundings
Financial hardship causing poor nutritional care
, 9 An adolescent recovering from substance abuse is diagnosed with hepatitis B. Which nursing
instruction should be included when planning the client's care?
Increase exercise.
Avoid sharing needles.
Limit fluid intake.
Eat a diet high in fat.
10 Changes in the growth and development of the preschooler are characterized by:
Preschoolers' gait resembles that of an adult.
Rapid physical growth and a persistent curiosity.
Major changes in weight, height and head circumference.
A slowing of physical growth and expansion of social contacts.
A slow improvement in motor ability.
11 A teacher asks the school nurse to assess the behavior of a child with attention deficit-
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which situation best facilitates an effective nurse/child
interaction?
Playground during recess
In the classroom at the end of the day
Nurse's office before school
Physical education class
12 The health care provider orders 60% oxygen to be administered with a partial rebreather mask
and bag reservoir. Which error regarding the oxygen delivery system requires correction?
The mask covers the nose and mouth
The reservoir bag collapses during inspiration
13 A toddler is admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute gastroenteritis and dehydration.
The mother states that she must go home to make arrangements for the care of her other children.
To reduce the child's separation anxiety, which nursing intervention is most appropriate?