Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing — 12th Edition (Marilyn J. Hockenberry, 2025)
300Question MCQ Test Bank | Chapters 1–31
Exam Overview
| Item | Details |
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| Textbook | Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition |
| Authors | Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PPCNPBC, FAAN; Karen DiValerio Gibbs, PhD,
MSN/MPH, RN, PHNABC, CPN; Elizabeth A. Duffy, DNP, RN, CPNP |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publication Date | September 18, 2025 |
| ISBN | 9780443123528 |
| Level | Undergraduate / Nursing Program (Pediatric Nursing) |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options: A–D) |
| Correct Answers | 1 per question |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question / 300 total marks |
| Difficulty Mix | 40% Easy, 40% Medium, 20% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 300 minutes (recommended) |
| Coverage | Chapters 1–31 (Complete Textbook) |
| Language | English |
| Instructions | Choose the best answer for each question. Answer and explanation are
provided immediately after each question. |
,Table of Contents
| Unit | Chapter | Topic | Questions |
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| Unit One: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse | 1 | Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing |
Q1–Q12 |
| | 2 | Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion | Q13–Q24 |
| | 3 | Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion | Q25–Q36 |
| Unit Two: Communication and Physical Assessment | 4 | Communication, Physical, and
Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family | Q37–Q48 |
| | 5 | Pain Assessment and Management in Children | Q49–Q60 |
| | 6 | Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases | Q61–Q72 |
| Unit Three: FamilyCentered Care of the Newborn | 7 | Health Promotion of the Newborn
and Family | Q73–Q84 |
| | 8 | Health Problems of the Newborn | Q85–Q96 |
| Unit Four: FamilyCentered Care of the Infant | 9 | Health Promotion of the Infant and
Family | Q97–Q108 |
| | 10 | Health Problems of Infants | Q109–Q120 |
| Unit Five: FamilyCentered Care of the Young Child | 11 | Health Promotion of the Toddler
and Family | Q121–Q132 |
| | 12 | Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family | Q133–Q144 |
| | 13 | Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers | Q145–Q156 |
| Unit Six: FamilyCentered Care of the SchoolAge Child and Adolescent | 14 | Health
Promotion of the SchoolAge Child and Family | Q157–Q168 |
| | 15 | Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family | Q169–Q180 |
| | 16 | Health Problems of SchoolAge Children and Adolescents | Q181–Q192 |
,| Unit Seven: FamilyCentered Care of the Child With Special Needs | 17 | Impact of Chronic
Illness, Disability, or EndofLife Care | Q193–Q204 |
| | 18 | Impact of Developmental Disability or Sensory Impairment | Q205–Q216 |
| Unit Eight: The Child Who Is Hospitalized | 19 | FamilyCentered Care During Illness and
Hospitalization | Q217–Q228 |
| | 20 | Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills | Q229–Q240 |
| Unit Nine: The Child With Problems Related to Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients | 21 | The
Child With Respiratory Dysfunction | Q241–Q252 |
| | 22 | The Child With Gastrointestinal Dysfunction | Q253–Q264 |
| Unit Ten: The Child With Problems Related to Production and Circulation of Blood | 23 |
The Child With Cardiovascular Dysfunction | Q265–Q276 |
| | 24 | The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction | Q277–Q288 |
| | 25 | The Child With Cancer | Q289–Q298 |
| Unit Eleven: The Child With a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms | 26 | The Child With
Genitourinary Dysfunction | Q299–Q300 |
| Unit Twelve: The Child With a Problem That Interferes With Physical Mobility | 27–31 |
Cerebral, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, and Integumentary Dysfunction |
(Covered in Q1–Q300 synthesis) |
Questions, Answers & Explanations
UNIT ONE: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse
Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing (Q1–Q12)
, Q1. What is the major cause of death for children in the United States after age 1 year
through adolescence?
A. Heart disease
B. Childhood cancer
C. Unintentional injuries (accidents)
D. Congenital anomalies
Answer: C
Explanation: Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1
year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger than 1 year is
congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart disease cause a significantly lower
percentage of deaths in children older than 1 year of age.
Q2. Parents of a hospitalized toddler ask the nurse, "What is meant by familycentered
care?" The nurse should respond with which statement?
A. Familycentered care reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family.
B. Familycentered care encourages family dependence on the health care system.
C. Familycentered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child's life.
D. Familycentered care avoids expecting families to be part of the decisionmaking.
Answer: C
Explanation: The three key components of familycentered care are respect, collaboration,
and support. Familycentered care recognizes the family as the constant in the child's life.
300Question MCQ Test Bank | Chapters 1–31
Exam Overview
| Item | Details |
|||
| Textbook | Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition |
| Authors | Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PPCNPBC, FAAN; Karen DiValerio Gibbs, PhD,
MSN/MPH, RN, PHNABC, CPN; Elizabeth A. Duffy, DNP, RN, CPNP |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publication Date | September 18, 2025 |
| ISBN | 9780443123528 |
| Level | Undergraduate / Nursing Program (Pediatric Nursing) |
| Number of Questions | 300 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (4 options: A–D) |
| Correct Answers | 1 per question |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question / 300 total marks |
| Difficulty Mix | 40% Easy, 40% Medium, 20% Hard |
| Time Allowed | 300 minutes (recommended) |
| Coverage | Chapters 1–31 (Complete Textbook) |
| Language | English |
| Instructions | Choose the best answer for each question. Answer and explanation are
provided immediately after each question. |
,Table of Contents
| Unit | Chapter | Topic | Questions |
|||||
| Unit One: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse | 1 | Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing |
Q1–Q12 |
| | 2 | Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion | Q13–Q24 |
| | 3 | Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion | Q25–Q36 |
| Unit Two: Communication and Physical Assessment | 4 | Communication, Physical, and
Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family | Q37–Q48 |
| | 5 | Pain Assessment and Management in Children | Q49–Q60 |
| | 6 | Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases | Q61–Q72 |
| Unit Three: FamilyCentered Care of the Newborn | 7 | Health Promotion of the Newborn
and Family | Q73–Q84 |
| | 8 | Health Problems of the Newborn | Q85–Q96 |
| Unit Four: FamilyCentered Care of the Infant | 9 | Health Promotion of the Infant and
Family | Q97–Q108 |
| | 10 | Health Problems of Infants | Q109–Q120 |
| Unit Five: FamilyCentered Care of the Young Child | 11 | Health Promotion of the Toddler
and Family | Q121–Q132 |
| | 12 | Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family | Q133–Q144 |
| | 13 | Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers | Q145–Q156 |
| Unit Six: FamilyCentered Care of the SchoolAge Child and Adolescent | 14 | Health
Promotion of the SchoolAge Child and Family | Q157–Q168 |
| | 15 | Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family | Q169–Q180 |
| | 16 | Health Problems of SchoolAge Children and Adolescents | Q181–Q192 |
,| Unit Seven: FamilyCentered Care of the Child With Special Needs | 17 | Impact of Chronic
Illness, Disability, or EndofLife Care | Q193–Q204 |
| | 18 | Impact of Developmental Disability or Sensory Impairment | Q205–Q216 |
| Unit Eight: The Child Who Is Hospitalized | 19 | FamilyCentered Care During Illness and
Hospitalization | Q217–Q228 |
| | 20 | Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills | Q229–Q240 |
| Unit Nine: The Child With Problems Related to Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients | 21 | The
Child With Respiratory Dysfunction | Q241–Q252 |
| | 22 | The Child With Gastrointestinal Dysfunction | Q253–Q264 |
| Unit Ten: The Child With Problems Related to Production and Circulation of Blood | 23 |
The Child With Cardiovascular Dysfunction | Q265–Q276 |
| | 24 | The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction | Q277–Q288 |
| | 25 | The Child With Cancer | Q289–Q298 |
| Unit Eleven: The Child With a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms | 26 | The Child With
Genitourinary Dysfunction | Q299–Q300 |
| Unit Twelve: The Child With a Problem That Interferes With Physical Mobility | 27–31 |
Cerebral, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, and Integumentary Dysfunction |
(Covered in Q1–Q300 synthesis) |
Questions, Answers & Explanations
UNIT ONE: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse
Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing (Q1–Q12)
, Q1. What is the major cause of death for children in the United States after age 1 year
through adolescence?
A. Heart disease
B. Childhood cancer
C. Unintentional injuries (accidents)
D. Congenital anomalies
Answer: C
Explanation: Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1
year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger than 1 year is
congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart disease cause a significantly lower
percentage of deaths in children older than 1 year of age.
Q2. Parents of a hospitalized toddler ask the nurse, "What is meant by familycentered
care?" The nurse should respond with which statement?
A. Familycentered care reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family.
B. Familycentered care encourages family dependence on the health care system.
C. Familycentered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child's life.
D. Familycentered care avoids expecting families to be part of the decisionmaking.
Answer: C
Explanation: The three key components of familycentered care are respect, collaboration,
and support. Familycentered care recognizes the family as the constant in the child's life.
