Pediatric Nursing

Pediatric Nursing – 50 MCQs with Highlighted Answers

Question 1: What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn?
A. 60–80 bpm

B. 80–100 bpm

C. 120–160 bpm ✔

D. 170–200 bpm


Question 2: Which vaccine is given at birth in many immunization schedules?
A. Measles

B. BCG ✔

C. DPT

D. Hepatitis A


Question 3: The APGAR score of a newborn is assessed at:
A. 1 and 5 minutes after birth ✔

B. 10 minutes only

C. 30 minutes after birth

D. Immediately only


Question 4: Which condition results from severe protein deficiency in children?
A. Marasmus

B. Kwashiorkor ✔

C. Rickets

D. Scurvy


Question 5: The normal respiratory rate for an infant is approximately:
A. 10–15 breaths/min

B. 20–30 breaths/min

C. 30–60 breaths/min ✔

D. 70–90 breaths/min


Question 6: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 6?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

, C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 7: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 7?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 8: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 8?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 9: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 9?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 10: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 10?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 11: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 11?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones

C. Avoiding vaccination

D. Delaying nutrition


Question 12: In pediatric assessment, what is an important consideration for child number 12?
A. Growth monitoring ✔

B. Ignoring developmental milestones