Peds - Chapter 01: Introduction to Child Health
and Pediatric Nursing revision questions with
certified answers
one What is the number cause for mortality among children?
1. Human immunodeficiency virus
2. Congenital anomalies
3. Motor vehicle accidents
4. Low birthweight - Correct Answers-Motor vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent care center.
The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The mother asks, "Why is my
child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The PNP functions similar to the physician's assistant, so you should be perfectly at ease."
2. "The child may be seen by the physician instead if you'd like."
3. "Seeing the PNP is just one more step in having your child evaluated in this setting."
4. "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of
children." - Correct Answers-"The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the
diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in?
1. Pregnancy counseling
,2. Depression
3. Contraception
4. Tuberculosis - Correct Answers-Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to address
issues related to the "new morbidity"?
1. Academic difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
2. The number of children with chronic illness at the school
3. Statistics related to health insurance coverage of the children
4. HIV infection, asthma, and respiratory allergy testing - Correct Answers-Academic difficulties,
violence, and other mental health issues
The following events were milestones in the support of children's health. Place them in the
correct sequence, from oldest to most recent:
_____ a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
_____ b. WIC program established
_____ c. U.S. Children's Bureau established
_____ d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
_____ e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
_____ f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed. - Correct Answers-c. U.S. Children's
Bureau established
d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
b. WIC program established
f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed.
, e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent?
a) Treating the minor and obtaining written informed consent when the parent arrives
b) Explaining the needed treatment to the minor and documenting this action
c) Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
d) Contacting the institution's attorney to provide and document consent - Correct Answers-
Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is present.
What would prevent informed consent from being obtained?
a) Determining the mother cannot read the form
b) Finding out the mother is younger than 18 years of age
c) Establishing the mother was never married
d) Learning the mother is not the custodial parent - Correct Answers-Learning the mother is not
the custodial parent
The parents of a 12-year-old child preparing to undergo surgery explain to the nurse that their
religious beliefs do not allow for blood transfusions. What initial action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
a) Contact the hospital attorney.
b) Ask the child what their preference will be.
c) Document the parents' requests.
and Pediatric Nursing revision questions with
certified answers
one What is the number cause for mortality among children?
1. Human immunodeficiency virus
2. Congenital anomalies
3. Motor vehicle accidents
4. Low birthweight - Correct Answers-Motor vehicle accidents
The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a child who is being evaluated in an urgent care center.
The child is to be seen by the pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). The mother asks, "Why is my
child seeing the PNP and not the doctor?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The PNP functions similar to the physician's assistant, so you should be perfectly at ease."
2. "The child may be seen by the physician instead if you'd like."
3. "Seeing the PNP is just one more step in having your child evaluated in this setting."
4. "The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of
children." - Correct Answers-"The PNP is an experienced RN with advanced education in the
diagnosis and treatment of children."
When caring for an adolescent, in which case must the nurse share information with the
parents no matter which state the care is provided in?
1. Pregnancy counseling
,2. Depression
3. Contraception
4. Tuberculosis - Correct Answers-Tuberculosis
The school nurse is planning a screening program. What items should be included to address
issues related to the "new morbidity"?
1. Academic difficulties, violence, and other mental health issues
2. The number of children with chronic illness at the school
3. Statistics related to health insurance coverage of the children
4. HIV infection, asthma, and respiratory allergy testing - Correct Answers-Academic difficulties,
violence, and other mental health issues
The following events were milestones in the support of children's health. Place them in the
correct sequence, from oldest to most recent:
_____ a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
_____ b. WIC program established
_____ c. U.S. Children's Bureau established
_____ d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
_____ e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
_____ f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed. - Correct Answers-c. U.S. Children's
Bureau established
d. Sheppard-Towner Act passed
a. Declaration of the Rights of the Child approved
b. WIC program established
f. Education for all Handicapped Children Act passed.
, e. Family and Medical Leave Act passed
Consent for urgent treatment is needed for a minor. The parents are unable to be at the
hospital. What action by the nurse constitutes informed consent?
a) Treating the minor and obtaining written informed consent when the parent arrives
b) Explaining the needed treatment to the minor and documenting this action
c) Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
d) Contacting the institution's attorney to provide and document consent - Correct Answers-
Telephone consent with two witnesses listening simultaneously
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old boy who needs a lumbar puncture. His mother is present.
What would prevent informed consent from being obtained?
a) Determining the mother cannot read the form
b) Finding out the mother is younger than 18 years of age
c) Establishing the mother was never married
d) Learning the mother is not the custodial parent - Correct Answers-Learning the mother is not
the custodial parent
The parents of a 12-year-old child preparing to undergo surgery explain to the nurse that their
religious beliefs do not allow for blood transfusions. What initial action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
a) Contact the hospital attorney.
b) Ask the child what their preference will be.
c) Document the parents' requests.
