NURS 4331 ACTUAL 2026 CORE EXAM TEST QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The nurse is caring for a 24-month-old child with a fever of 101°F. The child also
exhibits a toxic appearance. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
implement? - ✔✔Administering antibiotics as ordered
✔✔A child is exhibiting symptomatic bradycardia that has been unresponsive to
ventilation and oxygenation. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be
administered? - ✔✔Atropine
✔✔An infant is brought to the emergency department with acetaminophen poisoning.
Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to this child? -
✔✔Acetylcysteine
✔✔A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after swallowing batteries
taken from a grandparent's hearing aids. The parents believe that two batteries were
swallowed. What should the nurse explain to the parents regarding the care that the
child will need at this time? - ✔✔Preparation for an emergency endoscopy to remove
the batteries
✔✔A 12-year-old boy has broken his arm and is showing signs and symptoms of shock.
Which of the following would the nurse do first? - ✔✔Establish a suitable IV site.
✔✔A child is brought into the emergency department. After assessing a child's airway,
breathing, and circulation (ABCs), which of the following would the nurse do next? -
✔✔Assess level of consciousness.
✔✔A nurse is conducting a secondary assessment of a child who has experienced
multiple trauma. When inspecting the child's back, which of the following would be most
appropriate to do? - ✔✔Logroll the child to the side.
✔✔A child presents to the emergency department via ambulance in critical condition
following a traumatic motor vehicle crash. What would the first action of the nurse be? -
✔✔Assess the child's airway and manage airway patency
✔✔The nurse is caring for the family of a pediatric client during resuscitative efforts of
their child following an accident. Which response by the nurse would be best? - ✔✔"I
am here to answer your questions and be with you during this difficult time."
✔✔The nurse is performing CPR on a child who is a victim of a near-drowning
experience. How should the nurse open the child's airway to provide breaths? - ✔✔Jaw-
thrust maneuver
, ✔✔The nurse is called into a toddler's room. The child's mother says "he's having
trouble breathing." What should the nurse do first? - ✔✔Assess patency of the child's
airway.
✔✔A 15-year-old male complains of persistent scrotal pain, edema, and nausea since
being hit in the groin by a baseball 3 hours ago. Which is the priority action by the
nurse? - ✔✔Ensuring that the teen is assessed by the physician immediately
✔✔A school health nurse is supporting a 15-year-old young woman with acne. What is
a common myth related to acne in adolescent populations? - ✔✔Diet plays a significant
role in acne production
✔✔A 13-year-old girl has grown rapidly in height over the past 2 years and is taller than
most of the boys in her class. She wonders when she will stop growing. What should
the nurse tell her as a general guideline for the ages at which most girls stop growing? -
✔✔16 to 17 years old
✔✔A 13-year-old girl tells the nurse during a gynecological visit that a friend of hers
developed toxic shock syndrome from tampon use. The client says that tampons work
well for her, but she wonders whether they are safe. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse give this client to help prevent toxic shock
syndrome? - ✔✔Alternate use of tampons with sanitary pads
✔✔Linda, a 14-year-old, and her mother are in the office. As Linda goes to the
bathroom, her mother stops the nurse and asks about the changes that Linda is going
through. She would like to talk to her about sex and the changes but she is unsure of
how to do this. As the nurse, which of the following would be appropriate for you to
suggest? - ✔✔Promote open lines of communication, encourage listening, don't lecture,
and share family values.
✔✔Jerry and his mother have come to the office for a routine visit. In the hall away from
Jerry, his mother relates to the nurse that she is concerned because Jerry is playing
games that girls play, and has noticed that when he plays any role-playing games his
character is very feminine. She tells the nurse that she is worried about Jerry's sexual
orientation. What is the best response to her concerns? - ✔✔"This behavior may be
exploratory or reflect peer pressure, so avoid making assumptions about his sexual
orientation."
✔✔An adolescent comes into the emergency department with a foot wound. Upon
assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is a runaway and has been living on the
streets. Which is the most appropriate care for the nurse to provide to the client at this
time? - ✔✔Treat the wound and provide wound care supplies
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔The nurse is caring for a 24-month-old child with a fever of 101°F. The child also
exhibits a toxic appearance. Which of the following would the nurse expect to
implement? - ✔✔Administering antibiotics as ordered
✔✔A child is exhibiting symptomatic bradycardia that has been unresponsive to
ventilation and oxygenation. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be
administered? - ✔✔Atropine
✔✔An infant is brought to the emergency department with acetaminophen poisoning.
Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to this child? -
✔✔Acetylcysteine
✔✔A 3-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after swallowing batteries
taken from a grandparent's hearing aids. The parents believe that two batteries were
swallowed. What should the nurse explain to the parents regarding the care that the
child will need at this time? - ✔✔Preparation for an emergency endoscopy to remove
the batteries
✔✔A 12-year-old boy has broken his arm and is showing signs and symptoms of shock.
Which of the following would the nurse do first? - ✔✔Establish a suitable IV site.
✔✔A child is brought into the emergency department. After assessing a child's airway,
breathing, and circulation (ABCs), which of the following would the nurse do next? -
✔✔Assess level of consciousness.
✔✔A nurse is conducting a secondary assessment of a child who has experienced
multiple trauma. When inspecting the child's back, which of the following would be most
appropriate to do? - ✔✔Logroll the child to the side.
✔✔A child presents to the emergency department via ambulance in critical condition
following a traumatic motor vehicle crash. What would the first action of the nurse be? -
✔✔Assess the child's airway and manage airway patency
✔✔The nurse is caring for the family of a pediatric client during resuscitative efforts of
their child following an accident. Which response by the nurse would be best? - ✔✔"I
am here to answer your questions and be with you during this difficult time."
✔✔The nurse is performing CPR on a child who is a victim of a near-drowning
experience. How should the nurse open the child's airway to provide breaths? - ✔✔Jaw-
thrust maneuver
, ✔✔The nurse is called into a toddler's room. The child's mother says "he's having
trouble breathing." What should the nurse do first? - ✔✔Assess patency of the child's
airway.
✔✔A 15-year-old male complains of persistent scrotal pain, edema, and nausea since
being hit in the groin by a baseball 3 hours ago. Which is the priority action by the
nurse? - ✔✔Ensuring that the teen is assessed by the physician immediately
✔✔A school health nurse is supporting a 15-year-old young woman with acne. What is
a common myth related to acne in adolescent populations? - ✔✔Diet plays a significant
role in acne production
✔✔A 13-year-old girl has grown rapidly in height over the past 2 years and is taller than
most of the boys in her class. She wonders when she will stop growing. What should
the nurse tell her as a general guideline for the ages at which most girls stop growing? -
✔✔16 to 17 years old
✔✔A 13-year-old girl tells the nurse during a gynecological visit that a friend of hers
developed toxic shock syndrome from tampon use. The client says that tampons work
well for her, but she wonders whether they are safe. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse give this client to help prevent toxic shock
syndrome? - ✔✔Alternate use of tampons with sanitary pads
✔✔Linda, a 14-year-old, and her mother are in the office. As Linda goes to the
bathroom, her mother stops the nurse and asks about the changes that Linda is going
through. She would like to talk to her about sex and the changes but she is unsure of
how to do this. As the nurse, which of the following would be appropriate for you to
suggest? - ✔✔Promote open lines of communication, encourage listening, don't lecture,
and share family values.
✔✔Jerry and his mother have come to the office for a routine visit. In the hall away from
Jerry, his mother relates to the nurse that she is concerned because Jerry is playing
games that girls play, and has noticed that when he plays any role-playing games his
character is very feminine. She tells the nurse that she is worried about Jerry's sexual
orientation. What is the best response to her concerns? - ✔✔"This behavior may be
exploratory or reflect peer pressure, so avoid making assumptions about his sexual
orientation."
✔✔An adolescent comes into the emergency department with a foot wound. Upon
assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is a runaway and has been living on the
streets. Which is the most appropriate care for the nurse to provide to the client at this
time? - ✔✔Treat the wound and provide wound care supplies
