PNR 308 PEDIATRICS MIDTERM EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by day 3 or 4. -
ANS 7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10 days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital experience for a
1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers - ANS d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with mild
constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
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,c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans - ANS c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific role as mommy,
daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old - ANS c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods - ANS Sit up with
support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? - ANS Milk or
formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? - ANS 2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? - ANS At least 6 wet,
2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - ANS 108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? - ANS When child drinks
milk instead of eating solid foods.
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, What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - ANS Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 - ANS c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she should be
offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the mother that she should
supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?
a)Rice cereal
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice - ANS b)No other food or drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination - ANS a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair, e)Regular elimination
What are the ages for the following:
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by day 3 or 4. -
ANS 7-10%
A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10 days old
What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital experience for a
1-month-old infant?
a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home
b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule
c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation
d)Provision of consistent caregivers - ANS d)Provision of consistent caregivers
Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers.
What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with mild
constipation?
a)Wheat crackers and apples
b)Bananas and bran muffins
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,c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
d)Rice and black beans - ANS c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes
A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific role as mommy,
daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically begin?
a)Between 1 and 2 years old
b)Between 10 and 13 years old
c)Between 3 and 5 years old
d)Between 7 and 10 years old - ANS c)Between 3 and 5 years old
Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods - ANS Sit up with
support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow
What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? - ANS Milk or
formula
How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)
For a 10-12mo? - ANS 2 small meals a day
3-4 small meals a day
How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? - ANS At least 6 wet,
2 dirty
How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - ANS 108cal/kg
What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? - ANS When child drinks
milk instead of eating solid foods.
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, What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - ANS Toddler
For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her mother?
a)4
b)8
c)12
d)24 - ANS c)12
A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she should be
offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the mother that she should
supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?
a)Rice cereal
b)No other food or drink
c)A bottle of water
d)An occasional bottle of juice - ANS b)No other food or drink
Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)
a)Erect posture
b)Pale mucous membranes
c)Protruding abdomen
d)Shiny hair
e)Regular elimination - ANS a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair, e)Regular elimination
What are the ages for the following:
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