PEDS FINAL EXAM NURS 4115 PRACTICE
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A young mother asks for advice about handling her 2 year old's
negative behavior. Which statement is the best recommendation?
A) ignore the behavior because it is expected in this age group
B) set realistic limits for the child, then be sure to stick to them
C) encourage the young mom to ask the grandmother for more help
D) punish the child for misbehaving. Answer: B) set realistic limits
for the child, then be sure to stick to them
◉ which of the following vaccines provides some protection against
bacterial meningitis, epiglottitis, and bacterial pneumonia?
A) Hib vaccine
B) hep B vaccine
C) Varicella vaccine
D) Influenza Vaccine. Answer: A) Hib vaccine
,◉ a nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 10 year old.
What is the expected behavior of this child?
A) enjoys physical demonstration of the affection
B) is selfish and insensitive to the welfare of others
C) is uncooperative in play and in school
D) has a strong sense of justice & fairness. Answer: D) has a strong
sense of justice & fairness
◉ the nurse explains to a parent that the normal reaction an infant
may experience 12-25 hrs after receiving a DTaP immunization. The
nurse determines the teaching is effective when the parent asks:
A) should i wake my baby up to breastfeed more frequently?
B) how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
C) can you give imodium to an infant?
D) what kind of nose spray can I use for the baby's condition.
Answer: B) how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
◉ A father brings his 2.5 yo to the clinic and states he says "no"
whenever he is asked to do something. The nurse should explain
that negativism demonstrated by toddlers is frequently an
expression of
,A) pursuit of autonomy
B) Fear
C) separation anxiety
D) an identity crisis. Answer: A) pursuit of autonomy
◉ a nurse conducts teaching with parents about the cause of tinea
capitis. The nurse evaluates success of the teaching when the parent
repeats which of the following?
A) it is a result from overexposure to the sun
B) it is caused by infestations with mites
C) it is an allergic reaction
D) it is a fungal infection of the scalp. Answer: D) it is a fungal
infection of the scalp
◉ a mother calls the clinic because her 2 yo daughter has a rectal
temp of 37.8 C (100*F). She wonders how high the fever should be
before she gives medications to reduce it. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A) all fevers should be treated to prevent seizures
B) Antipyretics should be used with any rise in temperature. they
can help change the course of an infection
C) Give you child aspirin when the fever is above 38 C (100.4*F)
, D) usually in a normal healthy child, if your child is not
uncomfortable, fevers less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not require
medication. Answer: D) usually in a normal healthy child, if your
child is not uncomfortable, fevers less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not
require medication
◉ the nurse recognizes that the single most important factor to
consider when communicating with children is:
A) the child's physical condition
B) presence or absence of the child's parents
C) nonverbal behaviors of the child
D) developmental level of the child. Answer: D) developmental level
of the child
◉ The mother of a newborn expresses concern that her
breastfeeding baby is not gaining weight. She tells the nurse that
when she brought the baby home from the hospital, he weighed 8
lbs. The nurse weighs the baby at the 2 week checkup and notes that
the infant now weighs 8 lbs 12 oz. The nurse should
A) inform the mom that she should add rice cereal to the infant's
diet to improve wt gain
B) recommend supplementing breastfeeding with rice cereal
C) Inform the mom that the infant's wt gain is normal
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A young mother asks for advice about handling her 2 year old's
negative behavior. Which statement is the best recommendation?
A) ignore the behavior because it is expected in this age group
B) set realistic limits for the child, then be sure to stick to them
C) encourage the young mom to ask the grandmother for more help
D) punish the child for misbehaving. Answer: B) set realistic limits
for the child, then be sure to stick to them
◉ which of the following vaccines provides some protection against
bacterial meningitis, epiglottitis, and bacterial pneumonia?
A) Hib vaccine
B) hep B vaccine
C) Varicella vaccine
D) Influenza Vaccine. Answer: A) Hib vaccine
,◉ a nurse is assessing the growth and development of a 10 year old.
What is the expected behavior of this child?
A) enjoys physical demonstration of the affection
B) is selfish and insensitive to the welfare of others
C) is uncooperative in play and in school
D) has a strong sense of justice & fairness. Answer: D) has a strong
sense of justice & fairness
◉ the nurse explains to a parent that the normal reaction an infant
may experience 12-25 hrs after receiving a DTaP immunization. The
nurse determines the teaching is effective when the parent asks:
A) should i wake my baby up to breastfeed more frequently?
B) how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
C) can you give imodium to an infant?
D) what kind of nose spray can I use for the baby's condition.
Answer: B) how much acetaminophen should i give for the fever?
◉ A father brings his 2.5 yo to the clinic and states he says "no"
whenever he is asked to do something. The nurse should explain
that negativism demonstrated by toddlers is frequently an
expression of
,A) pursuit of autonomy
B) Fear
C) separation anxiety
D) an identity crisis. Answer: A) pursuit of autonomy
◉ a nurse conducts teaching with parents about the cause of tinea
capitis. The nurse evaluates success of the teaching when the parent
repeats which of the following?
A) it is a result from overexposure to the sun
B) it is caused by infestations with mites
C) it is an allergic reaction
D) it is a fungal infection of the scalp. Answer: D) it is a fungal
infection of the scalp
◉ a mother calls the clinic because her 2 yo daughter has a rectal
temp of 37.8 C (100*F). She wonders how high the fever should be
before she gives medications to reduce it. What is the best response
by the nurse?
A) all fevers should be treated to prevent seizures
B) Antipyretics should be used with any rise in temperature. they
can help change the course of an infection
C) Give you child aspirin when the fever is above 38 C (100.4*F)
, D) usually in a normal healthy child, if your child is not
uncomfortable, fevers less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not require
medication. Answer: D) usually in a normal healthy child, if your
child is not uncomfortable, fevers less than 38 C (100.4*F) do not
require medication
◉ the nurse recognizes that the single most important factor to
consider when communicating with children is:
A) the child's physical condition
B) presence or absence of the child's parents
C) nonverbal behaviors of the child
D) developmental level of the child. Answer: D) developmental level
of the child
◉ The mother of a newborn expresses concern that her
breastfeeding baby is not gaining weight. She tells the nurse that
when she brought the baby home from the hospital, he weighed 8
lbs. The nurse weighs the baby at the 2 week checkup and notes that
the infant now weighs 8 lbs 12 oz. The nurse should
A) inform the mom that she should add rice cereal to the infant's
diet to improve wt gain
B) recommend supplementing breastfeeding with rice cereal
C) Inform the mom that the infant's wt gain is normal
