Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing Entrance Exam Test Bank | 2025 Prep

Pediatric Nursing Entrance Exam 2025
1. What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
- A. 10-20 breaths/min
- B. 20-30 breaths/min

- C. 30-60 breaths/min
- D. 60-80 breaths/min


2. What is the most common cause of dehydration in infants?
- A. Bacterial infection

- B. Viral gastroenteritis
- C. Overfeeding
- D. Teething


3. Which immunization is given at birth?
- A. MMR

- B. Hepatitis B
- C. DTaP
- D. Varicella


4. What is the first sign of puberty in girls?
- A. Menarche

- B. Breast development
- C. Pubic hair growth
- D. Growth spurt


5. What condition is characterized by the narrowing of the airway in infants?
- A. Asthma

, - B. Bronchiolitis

- C. Laryngomalacia
- D. Cystic fibrosis


6. Which of the following is a symptom of tetralogy of Fallot?

- A. Hypercyanotic spells
- B. Bradycardia
- C. Hypotension
- D. Seizures


7. Which reflex is present at birth and disappears by 4-6 months?
- A. Rooting reflex

- B. Moro reflex
- C. Stepping reflex
- D. Sucking reflex


8. What is the recommended position for a sleeping infant to reduce SIDS risk?
- A. Prone

- B. Supine
- C. Side-lying
- D. Semi-Fowler’s


9. What condition is indicated by a painless, swollen scrotum in infants?
- A. Testicular torsion

- B. Hydrocele
- C. Inguinal hernia
- D. Epididymitis