NSG 3600 Exam 1 Pediatric Nursing Galen College of
Nursing | Latest Update 2026| Exam Prep
1. Describe how the types of play among adolescents reflect their
developmental stage.
Adolescents engage in team sports and video games, which reflect
their social development and need for peer interaction.
Adolescents prefer solitary play, indicating a lack of social skills.
Adolescents engage in imaginative play, which shows their regression
to earlier developmental stages.
Adolescents focus on physical play, which is unrelated to their social
needs.
2. Describe the importance of adhering to the Varicella vaccination schedule in
pediatric nursing.
Vaccination schedules are optional and can be adjusted based on
parental preference.
The Varicella vaccine is only necessary for school-age children.
The Varicella vaccine is effective only if given after age 6.
Adhering to the Varicella vaccination schedule helps prevent
chickenpox and its complications in children.
3. Describe the importance of monitoring hydration in pediatric patients with
influenza.
Monitoring hydration is not necessary as children typically maintain
fluid balance.
Monitoring hydration is crucial because children with influenza are
at risk for dehydration due to fever and decreased fluid intake.
, Monitoring hydration is only important for infants, not older children.
Monitoring hydration helps in diagnosing influenza.
4. What are the common types of play activities that adolescents typically
engage in?
Solitary play and board games
Imaginative play and role-playing
Physical play and outdoor exploration
Team sports and video games
5. If a child misses a dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine at 4 months, what
should the pediatric nurse recommend?
Wait until the child is 12 months old to give the vaccine.
Do not administer the vaccine at all.
Administer the missed dose as soon as possible.
Give the vaccine only if the child shows symptoms of pneumonia.
6. A 13-year-old is tasked with solving a complex math problem that requires
abstract reasoning. Which cognitive stage, according to Piaget, is this
adolescent likely in?
Preoperational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
Sensorimotor Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
7. Which vaccines are typically administered to infants at 2 months of age?
, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal
DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, RV
Tdap, HPV, Influenza
8. The object permanence is a milestone expected at 9 months of age. The
following best describes object permanence:
With object constancy, the child will look for another object to replace
the lost object
The infant will look down at the ball that fell, but quickly gives up
when not seen
It is commonly described as 'out of sight, out of mind'
It is the understanding that objects continue to exist, even when not
seen
9. Atraumatic Care in pediatrics primarily aims to:
Minimize the psych impact of pain and distress on the child and
family
Provide the child with the best medications available
Provide only surgical interventions for children
Ensure a child's stay in the hospital is as long as possible
10. What manifestation is seen in the prodromal phase of rubeola?
Koplik spots
macular rash on the face
petechiae on the soft palate
, crops of vesicles on the trunk
11. If a 5-year-old child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, what
should a pediatric nurse do to address potential concerns?
Provide a list of activities that may help the child catch up.
Conduct a developmental assessment and refer to a specialist if
necessary.
Ignore the concerns as they may resolve on their own.
Suggest the parents wait until the child is older to seek help.
12. What are some examples of common injuries that infants may experience?
Sports injuries
Animal bites
Fractures and sprains
Falls, choking, and burns
13. What type of play is most commonly associated with infants?
Dramatic play
Symbolic play
Sensorimotor play
Cooperative play
14. Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development is called:
Trust versus mistrust.
Industry versus inferiority.
Nursing | Latest Update 2026| Exam Prep
1. Describe how the types of play among adolescents reflect their
developmental stage.
Adolescents engage in team sports and video games, which reflect
their social development and need for peer interaction.
Adolescents prefer solitary play, indicating a lack of social skills.
Adolescents engage in imaginative play, which shows their regression
to earlier developmental stages.
Adolescents focus on physical play, which is unrelated to their social
needs.
2. Describe the importance of adhering to the Varicella vaccination schedule in
pediatric nursing.
Vaccination schedules are optional and can be adjusted based on
parental preference.
The Varicella vaccine is only necessary for school-age children.
The Varicella vaccine is effective only if given after age 6.
Adhering to the Varicella vaccination schedule helps prevent
chickenpox and its complications in children.
3. Describe the importance of monitoring hydration in pediatric patients with
influenza.
Monitoring hydration is not necessary as children typically maintain
fluid balance.
Monitoring hydration is crucial because children with influenza are
at risk for dehydration due to fever and decreased fluid intake.
, Monitoring hydration is only important for infants, not older children.
Monitoring hydration helps in diagnosing influenza.
4. What are the common types of play activities that adolescents typically
engage in?
Solitary play and board games
Imaginative play and role-playing
Physical play and outdoor exploration
Team sports and video games
5. If a child misses a dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine at 4 months, what
should the pediatric nurse recommend?
Wait until the child is 12 months old to give the vaccine.
Do not administer the vaccine at all.
Administer the missed dose as soon as possible.
Give the vaccine only if the child shows symptoms of pneumonia.
6. A 13-year-old is tasked with solving a complex math problem that requires
abstract reasoning. Which cognitive stage, according to Piaget, is this
adolescent likely in?
Preoperational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
Sensorimotor Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
7. Which vaccines are typically administered to infants at 2 months of age?
, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal
DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, RV
Tdap, HPV, Influenza
8. The object permanence is a milestone expected at 9 months of age. The
following best describes object permanence:
With object constancy, the child will look for another object to replace
the lost object
The infant will look down at the ball that fell, but quickly gives up
when not seen
It is commonly described as 'out of sight, out of mind'
It is the understanding that objects continue to exist, even when not
seen
9. Atraumatic Care in pediatrics primarily aims to:
Minimize the psych impact of pain and distress on the child and
family
Provide the child with the best medications available
Provide only surgical interventions for children
Ensure a child's stay in the hospital is as long as possible
10. What manifestation is seen in the prodromal phase of rubeola?
Koplik spots
macular rash on the face
petechiae on the soft palate
, crops of vesicles on the trunk
11. If a 5-year-old child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, what
should a pediatric nurse do to address potential concerns?
Provide a list of activities that may help the child catch up.
Conduct a developmental assessment and refer to a specialist if
necessary.
Ignore the concerns as they may resolve on their own.
Suggest the parents wait until the child is older to seek help.
12. What are some examples of common injuries that infants may experience?
Sports injuries
Animal bites
Fractures and sprains
Falls, choking, and burns
13. What type of play is most commonly associated with infants?
Dramatic play
Symbolic play
Sensorimotor play
Cooperative play
14. Erikson's first stage of psychosocial development is called:
Trust versus mistrust.
Industry versus inferiority.
