NURS 307 Proctor Exam Questions & Verified Answers
2026–2027 | Latest Update | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is one common nursing intervention for a pediatric patient diagnosed
with paralytic poliomyelitis?
Providing nutritional counseling
Performing surgery
Administering antibiotics
Monitoring respiratory function
2. By age _______, school age children are generally capable of bathing but may
not do it well because they are too busy or may not find bathing important.
6 to 7 years
9 years
4 to 5 years
8 years
3. A hospice nurse is assisting with a support group for parents of toddlers who
have a terminal illness. Which of the following pieces of information should
the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Toddlers have a realistic concept of death
Toddlers view death as permanent and irreversible
Toddlers view death as a punishment for bad behavior
Toddlers will react to the parent's anxiety and sadness
4. Children normally can cut up their own foods by what age?
, 1 year old
3 years old
2 years old
4 years old
5. Which should the nurse do when approaching the toddler for the first time?
Pick up the toddler and take the child to the play area so the mother
can rest
Walk over to and pick the toddler up right away so the mother can
relax
Talk to the mother first so the toddler can get used to the new
person
Hold the toddler so the toddler becomes more comfortable
6. What is a key dietary recommendation for toddlers?
Exclude all grains from their diet.
Limit all dairy products.
Incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Provide only liquid meals.
7. A child diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT) is showing signs of
developmental delays and growth failure. The primary goal of nutritional
management for this child should be to:
Focus on increasing the child's height for age measurement
Correct nutritional deficiencies and achieve ideal weight for height
Achieve rapid weight gain
, Encourage high-calorie foods only
8. A nurse is developing a teaching plan regarding the prevention of rheumatic
fever. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
plan?
Administration of gamma globulin (immune globulin).
Observe for signs of meningitis.
Administration of high dose aspirin.
Prompt recognition and treatment of streptococcal throat infections
with an antibiotic.
9. Describe the role of insulin in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels and corrects the
metabolic acidosis.
Insulin has no effect on metabolic acidosis.
Insulin is used to treat dehydration in diabetic patients.
Insulin increases blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia.
10. A 10-year-old patient presents with severe headache, vomiting, and lethargy.
Based on these symptoms, what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Schedule a follow-up appointment.
Administer pain relief medication.
Encourage fluid intake.
Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure.
11. By what age is a child typically able to cut a variety of complex shapes within
a 1/4 inch guideline?
, 3- 3.5 years old
2- 2.5 years old
3.5 - 4 years old
5-6 years old
12. If a 7-month-old infant is unable to pass an object between their hands, what
might this indicate regarding their developmental progress?
Normal development as they may be focusing on other skills.
A sign of advanced motor skills.
Potential developmental delay in fine motor skills.
No concern as all infants develop at their own pace.
13. What is a common developmental milestone for a 4-year-old child?
Tie shoelaces
Write in cursive
Hop on one foot
Read simple words
14. Which action is a priority during the postoperative period for a baby with a
myelomeningocele who recently had a surgical repair?
Assessing the surgical site for signs and symptoms of infection
Monitoring the baby's bowel and bladder function
Ensure the baby is in the prone position
Administering opioid medications to manage the pain
2026–2027 | Latest Update | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is one common nursing intervention for a pediatric patient diagnosed
with paralytic poliomyelitis?
Providing nutritional counseling
Performing surgery
Administering antibiotics
Monitoring respiratory function
2. By age _______, school age children are generally capable of bathing but may
not do it well because they are too busy or may not find bathing important.
6 to 7 years
9 years
4 to 5 years
8 years
3. A hospice nurse is assisting with a support group for parents of toddlers who
have a terminal illness. Which of the following pieces of information should
the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Toddlers have a realistic concept of death
Toddlers view death as permanent and irreversible
Toddlers view death as a punishment for bad behavior
Toddlers will react to the parent's anxiety and sadness
4. Children normally can cut up their own foods by what age?
, 1 year old
3 years old
2 years old
4 years old
5. Which should the nurse do when approaching the toddler for the first time?
Pick up the toddler and take the child to the play area so the mother
can rest
Walk over to and pick the toddler up right away so the mother can
relax
Talk to the mother first so the toddler can get used to the new
person
Hold the toddler so the toddler becomes more comfortable
6. What is a key dietary recommendation for toddlers?
Exclude all grains from their diet.
Limit all dairy products.
Incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Provide only liquid meals.
7. A child diagnosed with Failure to Thrive (FTT) is showing signs of
developmental delays and growth failure. The primary goal of nutritional
management for this child should be to:
Focus on increasing the child's height for age measurement
Correct nutritional deficiencies and achieve ideal weight for height
Achieve rapid weight gain
, Encourage high-calorie foods only
8. A nurse is developing a teaching plan regarding the prevention of rheumatic
fever. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
plan?
Administration of gamma globulin (immune globulin).
Observe for signs of meningitis.
Administration of high dose aspirin.
Prompt recognition and treatment of streptococcal throat infections
with an antibiotic.
9. Describe the role of insulin in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Insulin helps to lower blood glucose levels and corrects the
metabolic acidosis.
Insulin has no effect on metabolic acidosis.
Insulin is used to treat dehydration in diabetic patients.
Insulin increases blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia.
10. A 10-year-old patient presents with severe headache, vomiting, and lethargy.
Based on these symptoms, what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Schedule a follow-up appointment.
Administer pain relief medication.
Encourage fluid intake.
Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure.
11. By what age is a child typically able to cut a variety of complex shapes within
a 1/4 inch guideline?
, 3- 3.5 years old
2- 2.5 years old
3.5 - 4 years old
5-6 years old
12. If a 7-month-old infant is unable to pass an object between their hands, what
might this indicate regarding their developmental progress?
Normal development as they may be focusing on other skills.
A sign of advanced motor skills.
Potential developmental delay in fine motor skills.
No concern as all infants develop at their own pace.
13. What is a common developmental milestone for a 4-year-old child?
Tie shoelaces
Write in cursive
Hop on one foot
Read simple words
14. Which action is a priority during the postoperative period for a baby with a
myelomeningocele who recently had a surgical repair?
Assessing the surgical site for signs and symptoms of infection
Monitoring the baby's bowel and bladder function
Ensure the baby is in the prone position
Administering opioid medications to manage the pain
