FNP Pediatric Exam Test Bank 2024–2025 – High-Yield Questions & Answers for Board and Certification Prep

FNP PEDIATRIC EXAM TEST BANK 2024-
2025 REAL EXAM 250+ QUESTIONS AND
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The following are risk factors for hypertension in children and teens (choose all
that apply):

A. being obese.
B. drinking whole milk.
C. being exposed to second-hand smoke.
D. watching 2 or more hours of television per day. - ANSWER- A and C

Fruit juice intake is acceptable in children 6 months and older per the following
recommendation (choose all that apply):
A. The juice is mixed in small amounts to flavor water.
B. Only 100% juice is used.
C. Juice replaces no more than one serving of milk.
D. The juice is consumed in the morning with breakfast.
E. No more than 6 oz (177 mL) per day is recommended for children 6 months to 5
years. - ANSWER- ABE

In evaluating a 9-year-old child with a healthy BMI during a well visit, a
comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation should be conducted by the following
methods (choose all that apply):

A. Obtain fasting lipid profile.
B. Screen for type 2 diabetes mellitus by measuring HbA1c.
C. Assess for family history of thyroid disease.
D. Assess diet and physical activity. - ANSWER- A and D

At what age is it appropriate to recommend dietary changes to parents if
overweight or obesity is a concern?
A. 12 months old
B. 5 years old
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,C. 10 years old
D. 18 years old - ANSWER- A

The following are risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and
teens (choose all that apply): A. hyperinsulinemia. B. abnormal weight-to-
height ratio.
C. onset of nonorganic failure to thrive in the toddler years.
D. Native American ancestry. - ANSWER- ABD

Screening children with a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus is
recommended at age 10 or at onset of puberty, and should be repeated how often?
A. every other year.
B. every year.
C. every six months.
D. if child presents with a body mass index in the 85th percentile or higher. -
ANSWER- B

Prediabetes in children is defined as (choose all that apply):

A. impaired fasting glucose (glucose level ≥100 mg/dL or 6.2 mmol/L) but ≤125
mg/dL or 7 mmol/L) .

B. impaired glucose tolerance (2-hour postprandial ≥140-199 mg/dL or 7.8
mmol/L-11 mmol/L).

C. body mass index in the 85th percentile or higher.

D. body mass index in the 60th percentile or higher. - ANSWER- A and B

Risk factors for dyslipidemia in children include (choose all that apply):

A. blood pressure at the 70th to 80th percentile for age.
B. breastfeeding into the toddler years.
C. family history of lipid abnormalities.
D. family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. - ANSWER- C and D

Screening cholesterol levels in children with one or more risk factors begins at
what age?

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,A. birth
B. 2 years
C. 5 years

D. 10 years - ANSWER- B

An acceptable level of total cholesterol (mg/dL) in children and teens is:
A. <170 mg/dL or 9.4 mmol/L .
B. <130 mg/dL or 7.2 mmol/L.
C. 110-130 mg/dL or 6.2 mmol/L-7.2 mmol/L.
D. 130-199 mg/dL or 7.2 mmol/L-11 mmol/L. - ANSWER- A

T/F: low birth weight, and poor infant growth are risk factors for type 2 diabetes -
ANSWER- True

T/F: Prediabetes in children is defined as impaired fasting glucose (glucose level
≥100 mg/dL or 5.6 mmol/L but ≤125 mg/dL or 7 mmol/L) or impaired glucose
tolerance (2-hour postprandial ≥140-199 mg/dL or 7.8 mmol/L-11 mmol/L) or an
A1C of 5.7% to 6.4%. - ANSWER- True

Screening for type 2 diabetes begins at age ____ or at onset of puberty and
continues every 2 years until adulthood; at that point, the adult guidelines should
be followed. - ANSWER- 10




Acceptable level is < _____ mg/dL (<9.4 mmol/L), borderline is 170-199 mg/dL
(9.4 mmol/L-11 mmol/L), and high is >200 mg/dL (≥11.1 mmol/L) - ANSWER-
170
The AAP screening guidelines for total cholesterol levels in children and
adolescents aged 2 to 19 years old are as follows:


Children should be screened for family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
beginning at age ____ and should be periodically updated annually or as required
by risk factors during non-urgent health visits. - ANSWER- 3

For at-risk children, fasting lipid levels should be tested after ____ years of age
(but no later than 10 years of age) and should be retested in 3-5 years if the values
fall within the reference range. - ANSWER- 2
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, Beginning between ages ___ to ___ years, smoking status of the child should be
assessed and anti-smoking counseling offered at each visit. Smoking cessation
assistance or referral should be offered when needed. - ANSWER- 9 to 11

From 12 to 24 months of age, drinking whole cows' milk is recommended. After 24
months, children should switch to _________. - ANSWER- skim or 1% milk

After 12 months, limit milk to a total of ________ to _____ ounces (480-720 mL)
a day. - ANSWER- 16 to 24 ounces

Body mass index (BMI) should be measured beginning at age ____. - ANSWER- 2

For children between 12 months and 2 years of age for whom overweight or
obesity is a concern, the use of _____ fat milk would be appropriate. - ANSWER-
reduced

Beginning at age ____ if BMI is ≥ 85th percentile, intensify dietary and activity
changes to the parent. - ANSWER- 5

In the well child, check blood pressure annually beginning at age ___ years and
chart for age, gender, and history. - ANSWER- 3

Refer to National Institutes of Health guidelines when screening pediatric patients
for elevated blood pressure because definitions for elevated systolic and diastolic
blood pressure vary with age, gender, and percentile of _____. - ANSWER- height

Children should have two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
vaccine before their _______ birthday. - ANSWER- 6th

The MMR vaccine is a ______, attenuated vaccine. - ANSWER- live

How many doses of the MMR vaccine should a child 6 to 11 months of age receive
before traveling outside of the United States?
A. none
B. one dose
C. two doses
D. depends on where the child is traveling - ANSWER- B



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