PEDIATRIC NURSING NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 2026-2027 WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS [100%
CORRECT] GRADED A+
The site of choice for administration of an intramuscular (IM) medication to an
infant is:
Vastus lateralis
Upon interacting with the parent of an 8-month-old infant, the nurse anticipates
that the infant is at risk of childhood obesity. Which statement from the parent
supports the nurse's assumption?
"I often give my child potato chips."
A child has been diagnosed with hemophilia type A after experiencing excessive
bleeding from a minor trauma. The mother states that the toddler being seen for
the trauma is very active and is difficult, constantly saying no. An appropriate
response would be:
Toddlers are curious, trying to make decisions and be independent.
,The nurse is explaining to the mother of two teenage children why her daughter's
height is comparatively less than her son's height. What is the reason for lower
overall height in girls compared to boys?
Closure of epiphyses due to estrogen secretion
After assessing the behavior of a 3-year-old child, the nurse concludes that the
child is slow to warm up. Which behavior helps the nurse reach this conclusion?
The child adapts gradually to a new environment with repeated contact.
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the calendar method of
contraception. Which statement made by an adolescent indicates effective
learning?
"This type of contraception requires a regular menstrual cycle."
The nurse is educating the mother of an 8-year-old female about the sequences
of maturational changes. Which response by the mother indicates effective
learning?
"Appearance of breast buds is an initial indication of puberty."
Which formula is most preferable for a child who has lactose intolerance?
, Soy-based formula
The parents inform the nurse that their child is often seen daydreaming. What
does the nurse inform the parents?
"The child is exhibiting normal behavior seen in children."
The nurse finds that an adolescent has a tattoo on the neck and piercings on the
ear and eyebrow. During the next visit, the nurse finds that the adolescent has an
additional tattoo on right upper arm and another piercing on the nose. What are
the priority nursing interventions in this situation? Select all that apply.
Screen the adolescent for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Schedule an appointment for administering the hepatitis vaccine.
The nurse is assessing the Apgar scores of four different newborns in a pediatric
ward. Which child does the nurse anticipate is experiencing severe distress?
Newborn A
The parents of a child often try to persuade their preschooler to touch their pet
dog because they want to reduce the child's fear of dogs. Instead, the child's fears
COMPLETE ANSWERS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS [100%
CORRECT] GRADED A+
The site of choice for administration of an intramuscular (IM) medication to an
infant is:
Vastus lateralis
Upon interacting with the parent of an 8-month-old infant, the nurse anticipates
that the infant is at risk of childhood obesity. Which statement from the parent
supports the nurse's assumption?
"I often give my child potato chips."
A child has been diagnosed with hemophilia type A after experiencing excessive
bleeding from a minor trauma. The mother states that the toddler being seen for
the trauma is very active and is difficult, constantly saying no. An appropriate
response would be:
Toddlers are curious, trying to make decisions and be independent.
,The nurse is explaining to the mother of two teenage children why her daughter's
height is comparatively less than her son's height. What is the reason for lower
overall height in girls compared to boys?
Closure of epiphyses due to estrogen secretion
After assessing the behavior of a 3-year-old child, the nurse concludes that the
child is slow to warm up. Which behavior helps the nurse reach this conclusion?
The child adapts gradually to a new environment with repeated contact.
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the calendar method of
contraception. Which statement made by an adolescent indicates effective
learning?
"This type of contraception requires a regular menstrual cycle."
The nurse is educating the mother of an 8-year-old female about the sequences
of maturational changes. Which response by the mother indicates effective
learning?
"Appearance of breast buds is an initial indication of puberty."
Which formula is most preferable for a child who has lactose intolerance?
, Soy-based formula
The parents inform the nurse that their child is often seen daydreaming. What
does the nurse inform the parents?
"The child is exhibiting normal behavior seen in children."
The nurse finds that an adolescent has a tattoo on the neck and piercings on the
ear and eyebrow. During the next visit, the nurse finds that the adolescent has an
additional tattoo on right upper arm and another piercing on the nose. What are
the priority nursing interventions in this situation? Select all that apply.
Screen the adolescent for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Schedule an appointment for administering the hepatitis vaccine.
The nurse is assessing the Apgar scores of four different newborns in a pediatric
ward. Which child does the nurse anticipate is experiencing severe distress?
Newborn A
The parents of a child often try to persuade their preschooler to touch their pet
dog because they want to reduce the child's fear of dogs. Instead, the child's fears
