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CAPSTONE PEDIATRICS EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper
tantrums, what statements should the nurse include in the
teaching - ANSWER-"temper tantrums are the toddler's attempt
to gain control of a situation"
a nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a
prescription to receive CPT, what action should the nurse plan to
take - ANSWER-administer albuterol prior to CPT
a nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage
following a tonsillectomy, what finding is a manifestation of this
postop complication - ANSWER-frequent swallowing
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a pt who has sickle cell
anemia , what interventions should the nurse include in the plan
- ANSWER-observe for indications of hypokalemia
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a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting
suspected child abuse, what statements indicate an
understanding - ANSWER-if suspicion of abuse exists then
reporting is mandatory
a nurse is assessing the physical development of a 3 month old
infant, what findings should indicate that the infant may be
developmentally delayed - ANSWER-does not attempt to raise
head when placed on stomach
a nurse is caring for an adolescent pt diagnosed with mono, what
statement by the pt's parent indicates a need for further
education - ANSWER-i will give him aspirin as needed for fever
and discomfort
a nurse is caring for a pt who has tinea pedis, the parent asks the
nurse what this infection is commonly called - ANSWER-
athlete's foot
a nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from
acute gastroenteritis, what finding should the nurse expect -
ANSWER-3% weight loss
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a nurse is caring for a child with closed head injury, what
interventions should the nurse institute to decrease ICP -
ANSWER-avoid extension of the the head
keep the body in alignment
instruct to avoid coughing and blowing nose
provide a calm, restful environment
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure
management to the parents of a school-age child who has
epilepsy, what should be included - ANSWER-record the length
and character of the child's postictal period following a seizure
call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's
pupils are unequal after the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit,
what developmental tasks should be expected - ANSWER-uses
primarily two word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to
manage temper tantrums, what instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching - ANSWER-establish a structured daily
routine for the child
CAPSTONE PEDIATRICS EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper
tantrums, what statements should the nurse include in the
teaching - ANSWER-"temper tantrums are the toddler's attempt
to gain control of a situation"
a nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a
prescription to receive CPT, what action should the nurse plan to
take - ANSWER-administer albuterol prior to CPT
a nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage
following a tonsillectomy, what finding is a manifestation of this
postop complication - ANSWER-frequent swallowing
a nurse is creating a plan of care for a pt who has sickle cell
anemia , what interventions should the nurse include in the plan
- ANSWER-observe for indications of hypokalemia
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a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting
suspected child abuse, what statements indicate an
understanding - ANSWER-if suspicion of abuse exists then
reporting is mandatory
a nurse is assessing the physical development of a 3 month old
infant, what findings should indicate that the infant may be
developmentally delayed - ANSWER-does not attempt to raise
head when placed on stomach
a nurse is caring for an adolescent pt diagnosed with mono, what
statement by the pt's parent indicates a need for further
education - ANSWER-i will give him aspirin as needed for fever
and discomfort
a nurse is caring for a pt who has tinea pedis, the parent asks the
nurse what this infection is commonly called - ANSWER-
athlete's foot
a nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from
acute gastroenteritis, what finding should the nurse expect -
ANSWER-3% weight loss
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a nurse is caring for a child with closed head injury, what
interventions should the nurse institute to decrease ICP -
ANSWER-avoid extension of the the head
keep the body in alignment
instruct to avoid coughing and blowing nose
provide a calm, restful environment
a home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure
management to the parents of a school-age child who has
epilepsy, what should be included - ANSWER-record the length
and character of the child's postictal period following a seizure
call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's
pupils are unequal after the seizure
a nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit,
what developmental tasks should be expected - ANSWER-uses
primarily two word phrases
a nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about strategies to
manage temper tantrums, what instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching - ANSWER-establish a structured daily
routine for the child
