N320 CHILDREN HEAD TO TOE EXAMINATION CH 29
2026/2027 | PEDIATRIC NURSING STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Which elements of the examination are best performed while the pediatric patient is seated on
the parent's lap?
Select all that apply.
A- Assessing gait
B- Assessing posture
C- Assessing the head
D- Assessing radial pulse
E- Assessing the heart - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Assessing the head
D- Assessing radial pulse
E- Assessing the heart
Which elements are included in an assessment of the upper extremities of the pediatric
patient?
Select all that apply.
A- Counting the toes
B- Eliciting plantar reflex
C- Observing use of hands
D- Inspecting arms for size
E- Measuring blood pressure - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Observing use of hands
D- Inspecting arms for size
E- Measuring blood pressure
, Which element should be performed near the end of the examination of the pediatric patient to
reduce fear related to examination equipment?
A- Abdominal percussion
B- Observation of playing
C- Otoscopic examination
D- Palpation of brachial pulse - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Otoscopic examination
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be performed while the child is upright and
moving?
A- Palpating lymph nodes
B- Auscultating heart sounds
C- Evaluating muscle strength
D- Inspecting external genitalia - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Evaluating muscle strength
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be evaluated by asking the child to make a
"funny face"?
A- Cardiac system
B- Abdomen
C- Neurologic
D- Respiratory - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Neurologic
During the pediatric head-to-toe examination, how can the nurse assess the musculoskeletal
system while the child is moving?
A- Ask the child to draw geometric figures
B- Inspect the upper extremities for lesions
C- Listen to the child read a short paragraph
D- Observe the child climbing on the parent's lap - Correct answer ✔✔ D- Observe the child
climbing on the parent's lap
2026/2027 | PEDIATRIC NURSING STUDY GUIDE, EXAM
REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Which elements of the examination are best performed while the pediatric patient is seated on
the parent's lap?
Select all that apply.
A- Assessing gait
B- Assessing posture
C- Assessing the head
D- Assessing radial pulse
E- Assessing the heart - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Assessing the head
D- Assessing radial pulse
E- Assessing the heart
Which elements are included in an assessment of the upper extremities of the pediatric
patient?
Select all that apply.
A- Counting the toes
B- Eliciting plantar reflex
C- Observing use of hands
D- Inspecting arms for size
E- Measuring blood pressure - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Observing use of hands
D- Inspecting arms for size
E- Measuring blood pressure
, Which element should be performed near the end of the examination of the pediatric patient to
reduce fear related to examination equipment?
A- Abdominal percussion
B- Observation of playing
C- Otoscopic examination
D- Palpation of brachial pulse - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Otoscopic examination
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be performed while the child is upright and
moving?
A- Palpating lymph nodes
B- Auscultating heart sounds
C- Evaluating muscle strength
D- Inspecting external genitalia - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Evaluating muscle strength
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be evaluated by asking the child to make a
"funny face"?
A- Cardiac system
B- Abdomen
C- Neurologic
D- Respiratory - Correct answer ✔✔ C- Neurologic
During the pediatric head-to-toe examination, how can the nurse assess the musculoskeletal
system while the child is moving?
A- Ask the child to draw geometric figures
B- Inspect the upper extremities for lesions
C- Listen to the child read a short paragraph
D- Observe the child climbing on the parent's lap - Correct answer ✔✔ D- Observe the child
climbing on the parent's lap
