NSG 5442 Exam 1 Practice Questions
with All Correct Answers 2026.
Appropriate treatment for overweight children under eight years of age would be to - Answer
Plan a program of activity, balanced diet, and exercise
A two-month-old infant Aunt received his immunizations and 12 hours later the mother calls
and says the infant has a fever of 101. What is the most likely cause of fever? - Answer
Pertussis immunization
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a school-age child who reports
frequent stomach pain, and headaches. The parent reports that the child misses several days of
school each month. The child has a normal exam. Before proceeding with further diagnostic
test, what will be Np initially ask the parent? - Answer About the timing of the symptoms
each day during the week
The pair of a child who has asthma as the primary care pediatric NP about whether the child
may engage in strenuous exercise. What will the Np tell the parent? - Answer Children with
asthma show improved aerobic in anaerobic fitness with moderate activity
During a well child assessment of an 18 month old child the primary care Np observes the child
point to a picture of a dog and they want puppy. The Np recognizes this as an example of what
type of speech? - Answer Telegraphic
The MP is treating a toddler who has a lower respiratory track illness with a low-grade fever. The
NP suspects that the child has a viral pneumonia and will. - Answer Teach the parents
symptomatic care in order labs to help with the diagnosis
The pediatric NP is obtaining a medical history about a child. To integrate both nursing and
medical aspects of primary care which will be included in the medical history? - Answer
Speech in language development, beliefs about health and previous illnesses
The parents of a three-year-old child are concerned that the child has begun, refusing usual
foods and wants to eat mashed potatoes and chicken strips at every meal and snack. The child
remains a normal percentage for weight on the growth chart. What will the nurse practitioner
tell the parents to do? - Answer Place a variety of nutritious foods on the child's plate at
each meal
A child has a recessive, genetic disorder that is homozygous for that mutation. What is most
likely about this child's parents? - Answer Each parrot has one copy of that gene mutation
, The NP is examining a six-year-old child who attends first grade. The child reports hating school.
The parent states the child pretends to be sick frequently. What will the np ask the child? -
Answer To name one or two friends
A child is in the clinic for evaluation of an asthma action plan. The NP notes that the child's last
visit was for a pre-kindergarten physical and observes that the child is extremely anxious. What
will the NP do initially? - Answer Review the purpose of this visit and any anticipated
procedures
The Np is performing a well child examination on a four-year-old. A parent reports that the child
snores frequently and often awakens during the night and seems cranky during the day. What
will the Np tell the parent? - Answer Sleep disorders at this age can have long-term impacts
on learning
Which complex health condition is the result of a chromosome defect, causing varied physical
and emotional symptoms - Answer Prader Willi syndrome
The parent of a four week old infant reports said the infant begin having forceful vomiting, one
week prior, which is worsened overtime. The infant continues to nurse well but is losing weight.
A physical examination reveals a 90 g weight loss over the past two weeks dry mucus
membranes, and a sunken fontanelle. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do? -
Answer Obtain serum electrolytes and hospitalized for surgical intervention
The Np is counseling a new parent about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. What will the Np
include? - Answer Bed sharing with infants, greatly increases the risk for SIDS
The Np performs an assessment on a six month old infant, whose mother reports having less
breastmilk because of stressors associated with pumping and returning to work. The Np will
provide resources to promote pumping and what other intervention? - Answer Discussing
adding other foods to the babies diet
What is true about haploid cells - Answer Each one contains 23 chromosomes
How often should you receive the tetanus booster? - Answer every 10 years
The parent of a 24 month old child asks the Np when toilet training should begin. How will the
pediatric nurse practitioner respond? - Answer We should assess your child's motor skills
During a well child exam of a school aged child the NP learns that the child has been having
angry episodes at school. The NP observes the child to appear with withdrawn and sad. Which
action is appropriate? - Answer Ask the child and parent about stressors at home
with All Correct Answers 2026.
Appropriate treatment for overweight children under eight years of age would be to - Answer
Plan a program of activity, balanced diet, and exercise
A two-month-old infant Aunt received his immunizations and 12 hours later the mother calls
and says the infant has a fever of 101. What is the most likely cause of fever? - Answer
Pertussis immunization
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a school-age child who reports
frequent stomach pain, and headaches. The parent reports that the child misses several days of
school each month. The child has a normal exam. Before proceeding with further diagnostic
test, what will be Np initially ask the parent? - Answer About the timing of the symptoms
each day during the week
The pair of a child who has asthma as the primary care pediatric NP about whether the child
may engage in strenuous exercise. What will the Np tell the parent? - Answer Children with
asthma show improved aerobic in anaerobic fitness with moderate activity
During a well child assessment of an 18 month old child the primary care Np observes the child
point to a picture of a dog and they want puppy. The Np recognizes this as an example of what
type of speech? - Answer Telegraphic
The MP is treating a toddler who has a lower respiratory track illness with a low-grade fever. The
NP suspects that the child has a viral pneumonia and will. - Answer Teach the parents
symptomatic care in order labs to help with the diagnosis
The pediatric NP is obtaining a medical history about a child. To integrate both nursing and
medical aspects of primary care which will be included in the medical history? - Answer
Speech in language development, beliefs about health and previous illnesses
The parents of a three-year-old child are concerned that the child has begun, refusing usual
foods and wants to eat mashed potatoes and chicken strips at every meal and snack. The child
remains a normal percentage for weight on the growth chart. What will the nurse practitioner
tell the parents to do? - Answer Place a variety of nutritious foods on the child's plate at
each meal
A child has a recessive, genetic disorder that is homozygous for that mutation. What is most
likely about this child's parents? - Answer Each parrot has one copy of that gene mutation
, The NP is examining a six-year-old child who attends first grade. The child reports hating school.
The parent states the child pretends to be sick frequently. What will the np ask the child? -
Answer To name one or two friends
A child is in the clinic for evaluation of an asthma action plan. The NP notes that the child's last
visit was for a pre-kindergarten physical and observes that the child is extremely anxious. What
will the NP do initially? - Answer Review the purpose of this visit and any anticipated
procedures
The Np is performing a well child examination on a four-year-old. A parent reports that the child
snores frequently and often awakens during the night and seems cranky during the day. What
will the Np tell the parent? - Answer Sleep disorders at this age can have long-term impacts
on learning
Which complex health condition is the result of a chromosome defect, causing varied physical
and emotional symptoms - Answer Prader Willi syndrome
The parent of a four week old infant reports said the infant begin having forceful vomiting, one
week prior, which is worsened overtime. The infant continues to nurse well but is losing weight.
A physical examination reveals a 90 g weight loss over the past two weeks dry mucus
membranes, and a sunken fontanelle. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do? -
Answer Obtain serum electrolytes and hospitalized for surgical intervention
The Np is counseling a new parent about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. What will the Np
include? - Answer Bed sharing with infants, greatly increases the risk for SIDS
The Np performs an assessment on a six month old infant, whose mother reports having less
breastmilk because of stressors associated with pumping and returning to work. The Np will
provide resources to promote pumping and what other intervention? - Answer Discussing
adding other foods to the babies diet
What is true about haploid cells - Answer Each one contains 23 chromosomes
How often should you receive the tetanus booster? - Answer every 10 years
The parent of a 24 month old child asks the Np when toilet training should begin. How will the
pediatric nurse practitioner respond? - Answer We should assess your child's motor skills
During a well child exam of a school aged child the NP learns that the child has been having
angry episodes at school. The NP observes the child to appear with withdrawn and sad. Which
action is appropriate? - Answer Ask the child and parent about stressors at home
