This document presents 100 expertly solved multiple-choice questions from Exam 2 of the NUR 370: Pediatric Nursing course, tailored for university-level nursing students. It aligns with the 2025/2026 curriculum and provides detailed coverage of pediatric pathophysiology, nursing care plans, pharmacology, and clinical interventions. Topics include type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes insipidus, renal and urinary disorders (e.g., nephrotic syndrome, UTIs, vesicoureteral reflux), endocrine issues (e.g., hypothyroidism, precocious puberty), and gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease, Hirschsprung disease, intussusception, GER, and cleft lip/palate.
Key emphasis is placed on nursing priorities, patient/family education, critical safety interventions (e.g., insulin administration, TPN care, fluid management), and pediatric developmental needs. Each answer is validated, making this an ideal resource for active study or last-minute exam prep.
Best suited for:
– Nursing students in BSN or ADN programs
– Pediatric Nursing rotations
– NCLEX-RN candidates (especially pediatrics and endocrine system sections)
– Health science students studying pediatric conditions or care practices
– Clinical instructors seeking question banks for student evaluation
Whether used for mastering complex pediatric content or refining critical thinking skills for exams, this document serves as a high-quality study guide grounded in real clinical scenarios and evidence-based nursing practice.
Keywords:
pediatric nursing, NUR 370, type 1 diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, urinary tract infections, pediatric GI disorders, Hirschsprung disease, cleft lip care, endocrine disorders, pediatric hypothyroidism, celiac disease, diabetes insipidus, vesicoureteral reflux, nephritis, pediatric nutrition, IV fluid management, insulin safety, pediatric pathophysiology, NCLEX practice, pediatric assessment, precocious puberty
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NUR 370 Exam 2 Questions with Correct
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A histamine-receptor antagonist such as cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine
(Zantac) is ordered for an infant with GER. The purpose of this is to - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔reduce gastric acid production
The nurse caring for a child with suspected appendicitis should question
which order from the physician? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔apply K-pad to abd PRN
for pain
A child is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect to
assess which symptoms associated with hypothyroidism? - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔fatigue
, dry, thick skin
cold intolerance
Which comment by a 12-year-old child with type 1 diabetes indicates
deficient knowledge? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"I'll be glad when I can take a pill for
my diabetes like my uncle does."
A true statement describing the differences in the pediatric genitourinary
system compared with the adult genitourinary system is that - 🧠 ANSWER
✔✔Young children have shorter urethras, which can predispose them to
UTIs
A child with secondary enuresis who complains of dysuria or urgency
should be evaluated for which condition? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔UTI
Which assessment finding should the nurse expect in an infant with
Hirschsprung disease? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Constipation with passage of foul-
smelling, ribbon-like stools
A 4-month-old infant has gastroesophageal reflux (GER) but is thriving
without other complications. What should the nurse suggest to minimize
reflux? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔thicken formal with rice cereal