WONGS NURSING CARE OF INFANTS AND
CHILDREN TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ A 10-year-old girl needs to have another intravenous (IV) line
started. She keeps telling the nurse "wait a minute" and "I'm not
ready." How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
a. IV insertion are viewed as a punishment.
b. This is expected behavior for a school-age child.
c. Protesting like this is usually not seen past the preschool years.
d. The child has successfully manipulated the nurse in the pas.
Answer: ANS: B
This school age child is attempting to maintain some control over
the hospital experience. The nurse should provide the girl with
structured choices about when the IV line will be inserted.
Preschoolers can view procedures as punishment; this is not typical
behavior of a preschool-age child.
◉ The parents of a 4-month-old infant cannot visit except on
weekends. Which action by the nurse indicates an understanding of
the emotional needs of a young infant?
a. Place her in a room away from other children.
,b. Assign her to the same nurse as much as possible.
c. Tell the parents that frequent visiting is unnecessary.
d. Assign her to different nurses so she will have varied contacts..
Answer: ANS: B
The infant is developing a sense of trust. This is accomplished by the
consistent, loving care of a nurturing person. If the parents are
unable to visit, then the same staff nurses should be used as much as
possible. Placing her in a room away from other children would
isolate the child. The parents should be encouraged to visit. The
nurse should describe how the staff will care for the infant in their
absence.
◉ An 8-year-old girl is being admitted to the hospital from the
emergency department with an injury from falling off her bicycle.
What intervention will help her most in her adjustment to the
hospital?
a. Explain hospital schedules for her, such as mealtimes.
b. Use terms such as honey and dear to show a caring attitude.
c. Explain when parents can visit and why siblings cannot come to
see her.
d. Orient her parents, because she is young , to her room and
hospital facility.. Answer: ANS: A
, ◉ A 13-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF) is a frequent patient
on the pediatric unit. This admission, she is sleeping during the
daytime and unable to sleep at night. What should be a beneficial
strategy for this child?
a. Administer prescribed sedative at night to aid in sleep.
b. Negotiate a daily schedule that incorporates hospital routine,
therapy, and free time.
c. Have the practitioner speak with the child about the need for rest
when recieving therapy for CF.
d. Arrange a consult with the social worker to determine whether
issues at home are interfering with her care.. Answer: ANS: B
◉ Two hospitalized adolescents are playing pool in the activity
room. Neither of them seems enthusiastic about the game. How
should the nurse interpret this information?
a. Playing pool requires too much concentration for this age group.
b. Pool is an activity suited for younger children.
c. The adolescents may be enjoying themselves but have lower
energy levels than healthy children.
d. The adolescents lack of enthusiasm is one of the signs of
depression.. Answer: ANS: C
◉ The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are
upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with
their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?
CHILDREN TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ A 10-year-old girl needs to have another intravenous (IV) line
started. She keeps telling the nurse "wait a minute" and "I'm not
ready." How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
a. IV insertion are viewed as a punishment.
b. This is expected behavior for a school-age child.
c. Protesting like this is usually not seen past the preschool years.
d. The child has successfully manipulated the nurse in the pas.
Answer: ANS: B
This school age child is attempting to maintain some control over
the hospital experience. The nurse should provide the girl with
structured choices about when the IV line will be inserted.
Preschoolers can view procedures as punishment; this is not typical
behavior of a preschool-age child.
◉ The parents of a 4-month-old infant cannot visit except on
weekends. Which action by the nurse indicates an understanding of
the emotional needs of a young infant?
a. Place her in a room away from other children.
,b. Assign her to the same nurse as much as possible.
c. Tell the parents that frequent visiting is unnecessary.
d. Assign her to different nurses so she will have varied contacts..
Answer: ANS: B
The infant is developing a sense of trust. This is accomplished by the
consistent, loving care of a nurturing person. If the parents are
unable to visit, then the same staff nurses should be used as much as
possible. Placing her in a room away from other children would
isolate the child. The parents should be encouraged to visit. The
nurse should describe how the staff will care for the infant in their
absence.
◉ An 8-year-old girl is being admitted to the hospital from the
emergency department with an injury from falling off her bicycle.
What intervention will help her most in her adjustment to the
hospital?
a. Explain hospital schedules for her, such as mealtimes.
b. Use terms such as honey and dear to show a caring attitude.
c. Explain when parents can visit and why siblings cannot come to
see her.
d. Orient her parents, because she is young , to her room and
hospital facility.. Answer: ANS: A
, ◉ A 13-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF) is a frequent patient
on the pediatric unit. This admission, she is sleeping during the
daytime and unable to sleep at night. What should be a beneficial
strategy for this child?
a. Administer prescribed sedative at night to aid in sleep.
b. Negotiate a daily schedule that incorporates hospital routine,
therapy, and free time.
c. Have the practitioner speak with the child about the need for rest
when recieving therapy for CF.
d. Arrange a consult with the social worker to determine whether
issues at home are interfering with her care.. Answer: ANS: B
◉ Two hospitalized adolescents are playing pool in the activity
room. Neither of them seems enthusiastic about the game. How
should the nurse interpret this information?
a. Playing pool requires too much concentration for this age group.
b. Pool is an activity suited for younger children.
c. The adolescents may be enjoying themselves but have lower
energy levels than healthy children.
d. The adolescents lack of enthusiasm is one of the signs of
depression.. Answer: ANS: C
◉ The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are
upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with
their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?
