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WGU D119 PEDS EXAM 1 – ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION 2026/2027 | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | ASSURED PASS!!!
The FNP examines a three-year-old patient who underwent a myringotomy 4
months ago. 65% of the child's speech remains unintelligible. The FNP's response
is to: - ANSWER: Interpret the patient's speech performance against expected
standards and recommend a referral to an audiologist
The FNP performs a developmental assessment on a 32-month-old child. The
child's parent reports that about 70% of the child's speech is intelligible. The
pediatric nurse practitioner observes that the child has difficulty pronouncing "t,"
"d," "k," and "g" sounds. Which action is correct? - ANSWER: Reassure the
parent that this is normal
The FNP 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 FNP recommend? - ANSWER:
Allow the child to explore and experiment while providing appropriate limits.
The mother of a 3-year-old child takes the child to a play group once a week. She
expresses concern that the child plays with toys but does not interact with the other
toddlers. What will the Family nurse practitioner counsel the mother? - ANSWER:
Toddlers may be interested in other children but usually do not engage in
interactive play.
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The parents of a 3-year-old child are concerned that the child has begun refusing
usual foods and wants to eat mashed potatoes and chicken strips at every meal and
snack. The child's rate of weight has slowed, but the child remains at the same
percentile for weight on a growth chart. What will the Family nurse practitioner
tell the parents to do? - ANSWER: Place a variety of nutritious foods on the
child's plate at each meal
The FNP knows that climate change will impact the main Health outcome for
children by its impact on: - ANSWER: Food production
The Family nurse practitioner evaluates a school-age client whose body mass index
(BMI) is greater than the 97th percentile. The FNP is concerned in order several
laboratory tests to evaluate this. Which diagnosis will the FNP document for this
visit? - ANSWER: Obesity
An established two-year-old patient presents to the clinic today for a well-child
visit and it's noted that his body mass index is below the 3rd percentile. The FNP
learns that the patient does not have regular mealtimes and is allowed to carry a
bottle of juice around at all times. Which diagnosis will the FNP use for this
problem? - ANSWER: Parenting alteration
The mother of a 16 month old child informs you that she feeds the baby skim milk.
What is the appropriate education to give the mother? - ANSWER: Skim milk
provides an adequate amount of fatty acids
A single mother of an infant worries that living in a household with only one
parent will cause her child to be maladjusted. To help address the mother's
concerns, the FNP will suggest - ANSWER: Developing consistent daily routines
for the child.
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During a well-child exam, the FNP learns that the parents of a young child fight
frequently about finances. The parents state that they do not fight in front of the
child and feel that the situation is temporary and related to the father's job layoff.
What will the nurse practitioner do? - ANSWER: Suggest counseling to learn
ways to handle stress.
The FNP learns that the mother of a 3-year-old child has been treated for
depression for over 5 years. Which aspect of this child's development will be of the
most concern to the FNP? - ANSWER: Social/Emotional
Which is an accurate statement about vegetarian diets during childhood? -
ANSWER: Bioavailable vitamin B12 is present in both animal and plant-based
foods
The FNP is examining a newborn infant recently discharged from the neonatal
intensive care unit after a premature birth. The parent is upset and expresses worry
about whether the infant will be normal. What will the FNP do in this situation? -
ANSWER: Point out the tasks that the infant can perform while conducting the
assessment
In reacting to a parental divorce, a child between the ages of nine and 12 differs
from a younger child in his or her: - ANSWER: Conscious, intense anger
When can a child stop using a booster seat in the car? - ANSWER: When the child
is at least 4'9" tall
The FNP is examining a 6-year-old child who attends first grade. The child reports
"hating" school. The parent states that the child pretends to be sick frequently in
order to stay home from school. To further assess this situation, the NP will first
ask the child: - ANSWER: To name 1 or 2 friends
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The parent of a 10-year-old boy tells the Family nurse practitioner that the child
doesn't appear to have any interest in girls and spends most of his time with a
couple of other boys. The parent is worried about the child's sexual identity. What
will the nurse practitioner tell the parent? - ANSWER: This attachment to other
same-gender children is how the child learns to interact with others
The FNP notes an undescended testicle on a newborn. She understands that
testicular function and ability to produce healthy sperm as an adult may be
impaired if the repair is not made by age: - ANSWER: 1 year
The FNP is examining a full-term infant who developed physiologic jaundice and
is being treated with phototherapy. What is the mechanism of action of
phototherapy in the treatment of this infant? - ANSWER: The light is absorbed by
bilirubin and promotes the conversion of a toxic bilirubin to and unconjugated
product that can be excreted in the bile
Which newborn screening tests are mandatory State requirements? - ANSWER:
Thyroid function tests & Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The FNP is assessing an infant that was delivered by cesarean section. What is a
complication frequently associated with cesarean delivery? - ANSWER:
Respiratory distress
The FNP is performing a newborn assessment on a full-term infant approximately
6 hours after birth. When evaluating the infant's head, the FNP identifies an
edematous area that crosses the cranial suture lines, is soft, and varies with size.
The cranial suture lines have minimal space between them. What is the
interpretation of these findings? - ANSWER: A caput succedaneum is present
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WGU D119 PEDS EXAM 1 – ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION 2026/2027 | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | ASSURED PASS!!!
The FNP examines a three-year-old patient who underwent a myringotomy 4
months ago. 65% of the child's speech remains unintelligible. The FNP's response
is to: - ANSWER: Interpret the patient's speech performance against expected
standards and recommend a referral to an audiologist
The FNP performs a developmental assessment on a 32-month-old child. The
child's parent reports that about 70% of the child's speech is intelligible. The
pediatric nurse practitioner observes that the child has difficulty pronouncing "t,"
"d," "k," and "g" sounds. Which action is correct? - ANSWER: Reassure the
parent that this is normal
The FNP 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 FNP recommend? - ANSWER:
Allow the child to explore and experiment while providing appropriate limits.
The mother of a 3-year-old child takes the child to a play group once a week. She
expresses concern that the child plays with toys but does not interact with the other
toddlers. What will the Family nurse practitioner counsel the mother? - ANSWER:
Toddlers may be interested in other children but usually do not engage in
interactive play.
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The parents of a 3-year-old child are concerned that the child has begun refusing
usual foods and wants to eat mashed potatoes and chicken strips at every meal and
snack. The child's rate of weight has slowed, but the child remains at the same
percentile for weight on a growth chart. What will the Family nurse practitioner
tell the parents to do? - ANSWER: Place a variety of nutritious foods on the
child's plate at each meal
The FNP knows that climate change will impact the main Health outcome for
children by its impact on: - ANSWER: Food production
The Family nurse practitioner evaluates a school-age client whose body mass index
(BMI) is greater than the 97th percentile. The FNP is concerned in order several
laboratory tests to evaluate this. Which diagnosis will the FNP document for this
visit? - ANSWER: Obesity
An established two-year-old patient presents to the clinic today for a well-child
visit and it's noted that his body mass index is below the 3rd percentile. The FNP
learns that the patient does not have regular mealtimes and is allowed to carry a
bottle of juice around at all times. Which diagnosis will the FNP use for this
problem? - ANSWER: Parenting alteration
The mother of a 16 month old child informs you that she feeds the baby skim milk.
What is the appropriate education to give the mother? - ANSWER: Skim milk
provides an adequate amount of fatty acids
A single mother of an infant worries that living in a household with only one
parent will cause her child to be maladjusted. To help address the mother's
concerns, the FNP will suggest - ANSWER: Developing consistent daily routines
for the child.
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During a well-child exam, the FNP learns that the parents of a young child fight
frequently about finances. The parents state that they do not fight in front of the
child and feel that the situation is temporary and related to the father's job layoff.
What will the nurse practitioner do? - ANSWER: Suggest counseling to learn
ways to handle stress.
The FNP learns that the mother of a 3-year-old child has been treated for
depression for over 5 years. Which aspect of this child's development will be of the
most concern to the FNP? - ANSWER: Social/Emotional
Which is an accurate statement about vegetarian diets during childhood? -
ANSWER: Bioavailable vitamin B12 is present in both animal and plant-based
foods
The FNP is examining a newborn infant recently discharged from the neonatal
intensive care unit after a premature birth. The parent is upset and expresses worry
about whether the infant will be normal. What will the FNP do in this situation? -
ANSWER: Point out the tasks that the infant can perform while conducting the
assessment
In reacting to a parental divorce, a child between the ages of nine and 12 differs
from a younger child in his or her: - ANSWER: Conscious, intense anger
When can a child stop using a booster seat in the car? - ANSWER: When the child
is at least 4'9" tall
The FNP is examining a 6-year-old child who attends first grade. The child reports
"hating" school. The parent states that the child pretends to be sick frequently in
order to stay home from school. To further assess this situation, the NP will first
ask the child: - ANSWER: To name 1 or 2 friends
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The parent of a 10-year-old boy tells the Family nurse practitioner that the child
doesn't appear to have any interest in girls and spends most of his time with a
couple of other boys. The parent is worried about the child's sexual identity. What
will the nurse practitioner tell the parent? - ANSWER: This attachment to other
same-gender children is how the child learns to interact with others
The FNP notes an undescended testicle on a newborn. She understands that
testicular function and ability to produce healthy sperm as an adult may be
impaired if the repair is not made by age: - ANSWER: 1 year
The FNP is examining a full-term infant who developed physiologic jaundice and
is being treated with phototherapy. What is the mechanism of action of
phototherapy in the treatment of this infant? - ANSWER: The light is absorbed by
bilirubin and promotes the conversion of a toxic bilirubin to and unconjugated
product that can be excreted in the bile
Which newborn screening tests are mandatory State requirements? - ANSWER:
Thyroid function tests & Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The FNP is assessing an infant that was delivered by cesarean section. What is a
complication frequently associated with cesarean delivery? - ANSWER:
Respiratory distress
The FNP is performing a newborn assessment on a full-term infant approximately
6 hours after birth. When evaluating the infant's head, the FNP identifies an
edematous area that crosses the cranial suture lines, is soft, and varies with size.
The cranial suture lines have minimal space between them. What is the
interpretation of these findings? - ANSWER: A caput succedaneum is present
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