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1. Which assessment is the priority in a pediatric patient?
A. Airway
B. Skin color
C. Hair texture
D. Nail growth
Answer: A. Airway
Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in pediatric assessment.
2. Which finding indicates respiratory distress in a child?
A. Nasal flaring
B. Calm breathing
C. Normal appetite
D. Sleeping quietly
Answer: A. Nasal flaring
Rationale: Shows increased work of breathing.
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3. Which sign indicates severe respiratory compromise?
A. Cyanosis
B. Mild cough
C. Runny nose
D. Sneezing
Answer: A. Cyanosis
Rationale: Indicates hypoxia.
4. Which condition is a common cause of wheezing in children?
A. Asthma
B. Appendicitis
C. Meningitis
D. UTI
Answer: A. Asthma
Rationale: Bronchospasm narrows airways.
5. Which medication is used for acute asthma attack?
A. Albuterol
B. Insulin
C. Heparin
D. Furosemide
Answer: A. Albuterol
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Rationale: Rapid bronchodilator.
6. Which condition presents with barking cough?
A. Croup
B. Pneumonia
C. Bronchitis
D. Asthma
Answer: A. Croup
Rationale: Upper airway inflammation.
7. Which sign indicates epiglottitis?
A. Drooling
B. Sneezing
C. Mild cough
D. Runny nose
Answer: A. Drooling
Rationale: Inability to swallow secretions.
8. Which position is best for epiglottitis?
Upright
Supine
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C. Prone
D. Flat
Answer: A. Upright
Rationale: Maintains airway patency.
9. Which condition is a medical emergency?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Cold
C. Teething
D. Mild cough
Answer: A. Epiglottitis
Rationale: Airway obstruction risk.
10. Which virus causes bronchiolitis?
A. RSV
B. HIV
C. Hepatitis
D. Measles
Answer: A. RSV
Rationale: Most common cause in infants.
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Childhood Disorders Nursing Assessment
Questions And Answers With Verified
Rationales | 2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf
Download
1. Which assessment is the priority in a pediatric patient?
A. Airway
B. Skin color
C. Hair texture
D. Nail growth
Answer: A. Airway
Rationale: Airway is always the first priority in pediatric assessment.
2. Which finding indicates respiratory distress in a child?
A. Nasal flaring
B. Calm breathing
C. Normal appetite
D. Sleeping quietly
Answer: A. Nasal flaring
Rationale: Shows increased work of breathing.
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3. Which sign indicates severe respiratory compromise?
A. Cyanosis
B. Mild cough
C. Runny nose
D. Sneezing
Answer: A. Cyanosis
Rationale: Indicates hypoxia.
4. Which condition is a common cause of wheezing in children?
A. Asthma
B. Appendicitis
C. Meningitis
D. UTI
Answer: A. Asthma
Rationale: Bronchospasm narrows airways.
5. Which medication is used for acute asthma attack?
A. Albuterol
B. Insulin
C. Heparin
D. Furosemide
Answer: A. Albuterol
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Rationale: Rapid bronchodilator.
6. Which condition presents with barking cough?
A. Croup
B. Pneumonia
C. Bronchitis
D. Asthma
Answer: A. Croup
Rationale: Upper airway inflammation.
7. Which sign indicates epiglottitis?
A. Drooling
B. Sneezing
C. Mild cough
D. Runny nose
Answer: A. Drooling
Rationale: Inability to swallow secretions.
8. Which position is best for epiglottitis?
Upright
Supine
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C. Prone
D. Flat
Answer: A. Upright
Rationale: Maintains airway patency.
9. Which condition is a medical emergency?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Cold
C. Teething
D. Mild cough
Answer: A. Epiglottitis
Rationale: Airway obstruction risk.
10. Which virus causes bronchiolitis?
A. RSV
B. HIV
C. Hepatitis
D. Measles
Answer: A. RSV
Rationale: Most common cause in infants.
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