PEDIATRICS FINAL EXAM
PRACTICE TEST WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
A mother tells a nurse that her 22 month old child says "no" to everything. When
scolded the toddler becomes angry and starts crying loudly, then later wants to be held.
How should the nurse best interpret this toddler's behavior?
a. The toddler isn't effectively coping with the stress
b. The toddler's needs for affection isn't being met.
c. This is normal behavior for a 2 yr old child
d. This behavior suggests the need for further assessment - answer-c. This is normal
behavior for a 2 yr old child (Conflict of autonomy, negativism is a step towards
autonomy)
An adolescent has had surgery and now has a dressing on the abdomen. Which initial
question should the nurse anticipate from this client?
a. "When can I go swimming?"
b. "Will I have a large scar?"
c. "What complications can I expect?"
d. "When can I return to school?" - answer-b. "Will I have a large scar?" (Worry about
body image and how appear to others)
Which game would promote the cognitive development of an 8 month old infant?
a. Blocks to stack with the nurse
b. Hide and seek with a toy behind the nurses back
c. Rolling a small rubber ball to the nurse
d. A play gym strung across the crib - answer-b. Hide and seek with a toy behind the
nurses back (Piaget says an 8 month old will look for an object after it disappears to
develop object permanence)
, The school nurse overhears a conversation between two 8yr old boys. Which comments
best typifies this developmental stage?
a. "Girls are so yucky"
b. "My mommy and I are always together"
c. "I can't decide if I like Amy or Heather better"
d. "I can turn into Batman when I come out of the coat room" - answer-a. "Girls are so
yucky" (Development of same-sex close peer relationships at this stage is common,
opposite sex friends are uncommon)
The parents of a 3yr old child are concerned the child is not developing normally. Which
tests show a delay in development? (Select all that apply)
a. Riding a tricycle
b. Speaking in 2 word sentences
c. Requiring help to tie shoelaces
d. Showing early imaginative play
e. Speaking incomprehensible manner
f. Requiring assistance with getting dressed - answer-b. Speaking in 2 word sentences
e. Speaking incomprehensible manner
f. Requiring assistance with getting dressed
Which behavior is developmentally appropriate for a 5yr old?
a. He cries in protest when his mother leaves
b. He asks for a bandage when having blood drawn
c. He becomes upset about having a scar after surgery
d. He wants to know why his friends won't visit - answer-b. He asks for a bandage when
having blood drawn (Has poorly defined body boundaries, believes loose blood from
injection site)
PRACTICE TEST WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
A mother tells a nurse that her 22 month old child says "no" to everything. When
scolded the toddler becomes angry and starts crying loudly, then later wants to be held.
How should the nurse best interpret this toddler's behavior?
a. The toddler isn't effectively coping with the stress
b. The toddler's needs for affection isn't being met.
c. This is normal behavior for a 2 yr old child
d. This behavior suggests the need for further assessment - answer-c. This is normal
behavior for a 2 yr old child (Conflict of autonomy, negativism is a step towards
autonomy)
An adolescent has had surgery and now has a dressing on the abdomen. Which initial
question should the nurse anticipate from this client?
a. "When can I go swimming?"
b. "Will I have a large scar?"
c. "What complications can I expect?"
d. "When can I return to school?" - answer-b. "Will I have a large scar?" (Worry about
body image and how appear to others)
Which game would promote the cognitive development of an 8 month old infant?
a. Blocks to stack with the nurse
b. Hide and seek with a toy behind the nurses back
c. Rolling a small rubber ball to the nurse
d. A play gym strung across the crib - answer-b. Hide and seek with a toy behind the
nurses back (Piaget says an 8 month old will look for an object after it disappears to
develop object permanence)
, The school nurse overhears a conversation between two 8yr old boys. Which comments
best typifies this developmental stage?
a. "Girls are so yucky"
b. "My mommy and I are always together"
c. "I can't decide if I like Amy or Heather better"
d. "I can turn into Batman when I come out of the coat room" - answer-a. "Girls are so
yucky" (Development of same-sex close peer relationships at this stage is common,
opposite sex friends are uncommon)
The parents of a 3yr old child are concerned the child is not developing normally. Which
tests show a delay in development? (Select all that apply)
a. Riding a tricycle
b. Speaking in 2 word sentences
c. Requiring help to tie shoelaces
d. Showing early imaginative play
e. Speaking incomprehensible manner
f. Requiring assistance with getting dressed - answer-b. Speaking in 2 word sentences
e. Speaking incomprehensible manner
f. Requiring assistance with getting dressed
Which behavior is developmentally appropriate for a 5yr old?
a. He cries in protest when his mother leaves
b. He asks for a bandage when having blood drawn
c. He becomes upset about having a scar after surgery
d. He wants to know why his friends won't visit - answer-b. He asks for a bandage when
having blood drawn (Has poorly defined body boundaries, believes loose blood from
injection site)
