Pediatric Nursing
FINAL EXAM READINESS GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. Multiple Choice: What is the recommended first-line
treatment for pediatric acute otitis media?
a) Amoxicillin
b) Ibuprofen
c) Azithromycin
d) Ceftriaxone
Correct Answer: a) Amoxicillin
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The most common cause of bronchiolitis
in infants is the _______ virus.
Correct Answer: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is appropriate for
assessing the neurological status of a pediatric patient.
Correct Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are signs of
dehydration in children? (Select all that apply)
a) Sunken eyes
b) Increased urine output
c) Dry mucous membranes
d) Tachycardia
Correct Answers: a) Sunken eyes, c) Dry mucous
membranes, d) Tachycardia
5. Multiple Choice: Which immunization is contraindicated in
immunocompromised pediatric patients?
a) Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)
b) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
c) Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP)
d) Hepatitis B
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, Correct Answer: b) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)
consists of appearance, work of breathing, and _______.
Correct Answer: Circulation to the skin
7. True/False: Infants with congenital heart disease are at
decreased risk for developing endocarditis.
Correct Answer: False
8. Multiple Response: Identify the medications that are
commonly used to treat pediatric hypertension. (Select all
that apply)
a) Enalapril
b) Furosemide
c) Amlodipine
d) Metformin
Correct Answers: a) Enalapril, b) Furosemide, c)
Amlodipine
9. Multiple Choice: What is the most effective intervention to
prevent vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child?
a) Cesarean delivery
b) Antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy
c) Exclusive breastfeeding
d) Post-exposure prophylaxis for the infant
Correct Answer: b) Antiretroviral therapy during
pregnancy
10. Fill-in-the-Blank: The first-line treatment for croup in a
pediatric patient is _______.
Correct Answer: Nebulized epinephrine
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