PEDIATRIC HEAD-TO-TOE EXAMINATION 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? - Correct answer ✔✔ Assessing the head
Assessing radial pulse
Assessing the heart
Which elements are included in an assessment of the upper extremities of the pediatric
patient? - Correct answer ✔✔ Observing use of hands
Inspecting arms for size
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? - Correct answer ✔✔ Otoscopic examination
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be performed while the child is upright and
moving? - Correct answer ✔✔ Evaluating muscle strength
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be evaluated by asking the child to make a
"funny face"? - Correct answer ✔✔ Neurologic
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? - Correct answer ✔✔ Assessing the head
Assessing radial pulse
Assessing the heart
Which elements are included in an assessment of the upper extremities of the pediatric
patient? - Correct answer ✔✔ Observing use of hands
Inspecting arms for size
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? - Correct answer ✔✔ Otoscopic examination
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be performed while the child is upright and
moving? - Correct answer ✔✔ Evaluating muscle strength
Which element of the head-to-toe examination can be evaluated by asking the child to make a
"funny face"? - Correct answer ✔✔ Neurologic
