OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - EXAM
NR 328 Pediatric Nursing
Exam 1 Chamberlain
2026/2027 Official Exam
Questions & Answers | Grade A | Verified Solutions
2026/2027 Official Exam
A+ Verified Edition: 2026/2027 Passing Score: 80%
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,SECTIONS COVERED
1. Growth & Development
2. Family-Centered Care & Communication
3. Common Childhood Illnesses & Infections
4. Pediatric Pharmacology & Safety
5. Pediatric Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
This exam assesses competency in pediatric nursing at the baccalaureate level. Each question is worth 1
mark. Passing score: 80%. Read each scenario carefully and select the best answer.
Section 1: Growth & Development
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. The parent reports the infant can sit
with support, reaches for toys, and babbles with consonant sounds.
The infant is demonstrating age-appropriate milestones for a 6-month-old
The infant is delayed in gross motor skills and requires early intervention
The infant is advanced in language development compared to peers
The infant should be referred for a hearing evaluation immediately
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Sitting with support, reaching, and babbling with consonants are expected milestones at 6 months. No
delay is present. Early intervention (B) is unnecessary. Language is age-appropriate, not advanced (C).
Hearing evaluation (D) is not indicated without risk factors.
, Question 2
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old toddler who was hospitalized for pneumonia. The child becomes upset
when the parent leaves the room and cries inconsolably.
This behavior reflects separation anxiety, which is developmentally appropriate for a toddler
The child is regressing due to illness and needs psychiatric consultation
The toddler is demonstrating signs of attachment disorder
This behavior indicates the child is not receiving adequate pain management
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Separation anxiety peaks between 10 and 18 months and remains common in toddlers. It is
developmentally appropriate (A). Regressions may occur with illness but do not require psychiatry (B).
Attachment disorder (C) requires chronic neglect, not hospitalization. Pain (D) is unrelated to parental
separation.
Question 3
A school nurse is evaluating a 5-year-old child who can hop on one foot, draw a person with a head and
four limbs, and count to 10.
These milestones are consistent with normal development for a preschool-age child
The child is delayed in fine motor skills and needs occupational therapy
The cognitive abilities suggest the child should skip kindergarten
The gross motor skills are below average for this age group
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Hopping, drawing a person with 4-6 parts, and counting to 10 are expected by age 5. Occupational
therapy (B) is unnecessary. Skipping kindergarten (C) is inappropriate. Gross motor skills (D) are
age-appropriate.