NSG6435 Midterm Exam (45+ Questions) – Pediatric Primary Care | Immunizations, Conjunctivitis, Growth, Infection, Development | South University

This document includes 45+ expertly answered multiple-choice questions from the NSG6435 – Pediatric Primary Care midterm exam for the 2025/2026 academic year at South University. It covers a broad range of pediatric clinical topics, designed to evaluate diagnostic judgment, anticipatory guidance, immunization practices, and developmental assessment skills in primary care. The questions are case-based and reflect realistic scenarios in both well-child and sick visits. Students are tested on age-specific concerns, treatment protocols, and CDC immunization guidelines. Every question includes the correct answer, making it a reliable study companion. Topics covered include: Immunizations & Contraindications: CDC guidelines, catch-up schedules, vaccines contraindicated in immunocompromised children (e.g., MMR), and premature infant vaccination protocols Pediatric Infections & Respiratory Issues: Pertussis prophylaxis, atypical and community-acquired pneumonia, cat-scratch disease, asthma management, and emergency care for respiratory distress Conjunctivitis Differentiation: Bacterial vs. viral vs. allergic conjunctivitis, symptom distinctions, and diagnostic features Growth & Nutrition Concerns: Obesity and underweight diagnoses based on BMI percentiles, parenting practices affecting weight, and nutritional interventions Developmental Milestones & Disorders: Autism screening with M-CHAT, language delay linked to maternal mental health, age-appropriate behaviors, and learned sleep associations Neurological & Emergency Referrals: Rigid sutures in infants, corneal abrasions in adolescents, and appropriate specialty referrals Behavioral & Social Evaluation Tools: Use of the ecomap for family and behavioral assessment, parenting alteration diagnoses, and anticipatory guidance Ideal for: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) students Physician Assistant (PA) students focused on pediatrics Nursing students in BSN-to-MSN bridge programs Medical students needing pediatric rotation preparation or board practice This midterm set is valuable for exam preparation, clinical scenario training, case-based learning, and certification review. Questions are concise, clinically relevant, and formatted for direct application in pediatric primary care. Keywords: NSG6435, pediatric midterm, 45 questions, FNP, PNP, immunization schedule, MMR contraindication, pertussis, pneumonia, asthma treatment, eye infections, conjunctivitis types, autism screening, child development, parenting issues, pediatric nursing, South University