PEDS FINAL POSS EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2024
A child present to the clinical with signs of malnutrition, poor hygiene and unattended medical problems.
The nurse recognizes this form of child abuse? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Neglect
Normal BP measurement ranges in children are? - ANSWER-Determined from the child's age, height and
gender
A newly diagnosed 3-year-old is admitted with type 1 DM. Having just had class on this you know how it
caused by: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Caused by a deficiency of insulin secretion due to Pancreatic B
cell damage.
Child presents with short stature, amenorrhea, social difficulties, ad tanner 1 on physical exam.
(blueprint related) - ANSWER-Support and educate your family on Turner syndrome
A child has clinical signs and symptoms including headaches, neurocognitive deficit, scoliosis and 8 café-
au-lait macules on his skin. The nurse knows this child most likely has: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-
Neurofibromatosis
The nurse observes a hemangioma, nevi, and a triple hair whorl on physical exam of a baby. The nurse
understands: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-These are examples of minor congenital anomalies, but
because there are 3, the baby is at higher risk for a major anomaly or disability.
Which of the following are the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and has behavior
issues such as, ADHD, gaze aversion, and low self-esteem? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Fragile X
syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 is an autosomal dominant trait. Which would best describe the
inheritance pattern for the offspring of an affected father and a normal mother.
a) Offspring will have 50%
b) Offspring with have 5%
, c) Offspring will have 1%
d) Offspring will have 0% - ANSWER-A
All of the following are indications for genetic counseling except: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Paternal
age of 37
Common risk factors for Otis media doesn't include? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Non-smoking
household
A lot the following are warning signs of primary immunodeficiency except? (blueprint related) -
ANSWER-HIV
Important nursing consideration about providing safe developmentally appropriate care to an infant
includes all of the following except? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Keep rails down when the infant is in
the crib
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experience respiratory distress. What action would it
be top priority? - ANSWER-Maintain patent airway
When reviewing medical record of the child which of the following would a nurse interpret as the most
sensitive indicator of intellectual disability? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Language delay
The nurse is examining a 15-month-old child who was able to walk at the last visit and now longer can
walk. What would be the nurse's best intervention in this case? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Schedule a
full evaluation since this may indicate a neurological disorder
A child presents to the ER with s/s of congenital HF which of the following questions would be a priority
in the health history after the child is stabilized? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Does the child's skin color
change when crying? If so, what color do you see?
The neuro inspection and observations of the child should begin with which of the following? (blueprint
related) - ANSWER-LOC
ANSWERS 2024
A child present to the clinical with signs of malnutrition, poor hygiene and unattended medical problems.
The nurse recognizes this form of child abuse? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Neglect
Normal BP measurement ranges in children are? - ANSWER-Determined from the child's age, height and
gender
A newly diagnosed 3-year-old is admitted with type 1 DM. Having just had class on this you know how it
caused by: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Caused by a deficiency of insulin secretion due to Pancreatic B
cell damage.
Child presents with short stature, amenorrhea, social difficulties, ad tanner 1 on physical exam.
(blueprint related) - ANSWER-Support and educate your family on Turner syndrome
A child has clinical signs and symptoms including headaches, neurocognitive deficit, scoliosis and 8 café-
au-lait macules on his skin. The nurse knows this child most likely has: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-
Neurofibromatosis
The nurse observes a hemangioma, nevi, and a triple hair whorl on physical exam of a baby. The nurse
understands: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-These are examples of minor congenital anomalies, but
because there are 3, the baby is at higher risk for a major anomaly or disability.
Which of the following are the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and has behavior
issues such as, ADHD, gaze aversion, and low self-esteem? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Fragile X
syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 is an autosomal dominant trait. Which would best describe the
inheritance pattern for the offspring of an affected father and a normal mother.
a) Offspring will have 50%
b) Offspring with have 5%
, c) Offspring will have 1%
d) Offspring will have 0% - ANSWER-A
All of the following are indications for genetic counseling except: (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Paternal
age of 37
Common risk factors for Otis media doesn't include? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Non-smoking
household
A lot the following are warning signs of primary immunodeficiency except? (blueprint related) -
ANSWER-HIV
Important nursing consideration about providing safe developmentally appropriate care to an infant
includes all of the following except? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Keep rails down when the infant is in
the crib
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a child experience respiratory distress. What action would it
be top priority? - ANSWER-Maintain patent airway
When reviewing medical record of the child which of the following would a nurse interpret as the most
sensitive indicator of intellectual disability? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Language delay
The nurse is examining a 15-month-old child who was able to walk at the last visit and now longer can
walk. What would be the nurse's best intervention in this case? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Schedule a
full evaluation since this may indicate a neurological disorder
A child presents to the ER with s/s of congenital HF which of the following questions would be a priority
in the health history after the child is stabilized? (blueprint related) - ANSWER-Does the child's skin color
change when crying? If so, what color do you see?
The neuro inspection and observations of the child should begin with which of the following? (blueprint
related) - ANSWER-LOC
