MN 580 Unit 10 Final
MN 580 Unit 10 Final Exam | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2025/2026 (Graded A+)
1. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical
examination on a 9montholdinfant and notes two central incisors on the
lower gums. The parent states that the infant nurses, takes solid foods three
times daily, and occasionally takes water from a cup. What will the pediatric
nurse practitioner counsel the parent to promote optimum
A. To begin brushing the infant’s teeth with toothpaste
B. To consider weaning the infant from breastfeeding
C. To discontinue giving fluoride supplements
D. To make an appointment for an initial dental examination
2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is counseling the parents of
a toddler about appropriate discipline. The parents report that the child is
very active and curious, and they are worried about the potential for injury.
What will the pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Allow the child to explore and experiment while providing
appropriate limits.
B. Be present while the child plays to continually teach the child what is
appropriate.
C. Let the child experiment at will and to make mistakes in order to learn.
D. Say “no” whenever the child does something that is not acceptable.
3. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical
examination on a 12yearold child and notes poor hygiene and inappropriate
clothes for the weather. The child’s mother appears clean and well dressed.
The child reports getting 6 to 7 hours of sleep each night because of texting
with friends late each evening. What action by the nurse practitioner will
help promote healthy practices?
A. Discuss setting clear expectations about selfcare with the mother
B. Give the child information about sleep and selfcare
C. Reassure the mother that this “noncompliance” is temporary
D. Tell the mother that experimenting with selfcare behaviors is normal
4. During a well child exam on a 5yearold child, the primary care pediatric
nurse practitioner assesses the child for school readiness. Which finding may
be a factor in limiting school readiness for this child?
A. Adherence to daily family routines and regular activities
B. Having two older siblings who attend the same school
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C. Parental concerns about bullying in the school
D. The child’s ability to recognize four different colors
5. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 15yearold
female who reports having her first period at age 13. She states that she has
had five periods in the last year, with the last one 2 months prior. She
participates in basketball at school. Which action is correct?
A. Perform biometric screening to determine lean body mass.
B. Prescribe oral contraceptives pills to regulate her periods.
C. Reassure her that this is perfectly normal at her age.
D. Refer her to an endocrinologist for hormonal evaluation.
6. The parent of a 14-year-old child tells the primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner that the child skips classes frequently in spite of various
disciplinary measures, such as grounding and extra homework and is earning
Cs and Ds in most classes. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Counseling for emotional problems
B. Development of an Individual Education Plan
C. Evaluation for possible learning disorders
D. Referral for a behavioral disorder
7. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child
exam on a 17yearoldfemale whose mother is present during the history. The
mother expresses concern that her daughter wishes to have an eyebrow
piercing and states that she is opposed to the idea. What will the nurse
practitioner do?
A. Provide information about piercings and encourage continued
discussion.
B. Remind the adolescent that her mother is responsible for her health.
C. State that piercings are relatively harmless and are an expression of
individuality.
D. Suggest that she wait until she is 18 years old and can make her own
decisions.
8. A 5yearoldchild who has a history of pertussis infection as an infant is in
the clinic for immunizations prior to kindergarten. Which vaccine will be
given?
A. DTaP
B. DTP
C. Td
D. Tdap
9. A school age child has had herpes stomatitis for a week and continues to
complain of pain. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
recommend?
Administration of a topical antiviral medication
Taking oral acyclovir for 5 to 7 days
Topical application of diphenhydramine and Maalox
Using a chlorhexidine gluconate rinse
MN 580 Unit 10 Final Exam | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2025/2026 (Graded A+)
1. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical
examination on a 9montholdinfant and notes two central incisors on the
lower gums. The parent states that the infant nurses, takes solid foods three
times daily, and occasionally takes water from a cup. What will the pediatric
nurse practitioner counsel the parent to promote optimum
A. To begin brushing the infant’s teeth with toothpaste
B. To consider weaning the infant from breastfeeding
C. To discontinue giving fluoride supplements
D. To make an appointment for an initial dental examination
2. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is counseling the parents of
a toddler about appropriate discipline. The parents report that the child is
very active and curious, and they are worried about the potential for injury.
What will the pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Allow the child to explore and experiment while providing
appropriate limits.
B. Be present while the child plays to continually teach the child what is
appropriate.
C. Let the child experiment at will and to make mistakes in order to learn.
D. Say “no” whenever the child does something that is not acceptable.
3. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner performs a physical
examination on a 12yearold child and notes poor hygiene and inappropriate
clothes for the weather. The child’s mother appears clean and well dressed.
The child reports getting 6 to 7 hours of sleep each night because of texting
with friends late each evening. What action by the nurse practitioner will
help promote healthy practices?
A. Discuss setting clear expectations about selfcare with the mother
B. Give the child information about sleep and selfcare
C. Reassure the mother that this “noncompliance” is temporary
D. Tell the mother that experimenting with selfcare behaviors is normal
4. During a well child exam on a 5yearold child, the primary care pediatric
nurse practitioner assesses the child for school readiness. Which finding may
be a factor in limiting school readiness for this child?
A. Adherence to daily family routines and regular activities
B. Having two older siblings who attend the same school
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C. Parental concerns about bullying in the school
D. The child’s ability to recognize four different colors
5. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 15yearold
female who reports having her first period at age 13. She states that she has
had five periods in the last year, with the last one 2 months prior. She
participates in basketball at school. Which action is correct?
A. Perform biometric screening to determine lean body mass.
B. Prescribe oral contraceptives pills to regulate her periods.
C. Reassure her that this is perfectly normal at her age.
D. Refer her to an endocrinologist for hormonal evaluation.
6. The parent of a 14-year-old child tells the primary care pediatric nurse
practitioner that the child skips classes frequently in spite of various
disciplinary measures, such as grounding and extra homework and is earning
Cs and Ds in most classes. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Counseling for emotional problems
B. Development of an Individual Education Plan
C. Evaluation for possible learning disorders
D. Referral for a behavioral disorder
7. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child
exam on a 17yearoldfemale whose mother is present during the history. The
mother expresses concern that her daughter wishes to have an eyebrow
piercing and states that she is opposed to the idea. What will the nurse
practitioner do?
A. Provide information about piercings and encourage continued
discussion.
B. Remind the adolescent that her mother is responsible for her health.
C. State that piercings are relatively harmless and are an expression of
individuality.
D. Suggest that she wait until she is 18 years old and can make her own
decisions.
8. A 5yearoldchild who has a history of pertussis infection as an infant is in
the clinic for immunizations prior to kindergarten. Which vaccine will be
given?
A. DTaP
B. DTP
C. Td
D. Tdap
9. A school age child has had herpes stomatitis for a week and continues to
complain of pain. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
recommend?
Administration of a topical antiviral medication
Taking oral acyclovir for 5 to 7 days
Topical application of diphenhydramine and Maalox
Using a chlorhexidine gluconate rinse
