NURS 3490 Pediatric Nursing Exam 1 Study Guide | A+
Verified Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Complete
Pediatric Fundamentals Review | Atraumatic Care
Principles | Pediatric Age Groups | Growth and
Development Milestones | Vital Signs Assessment |
Medication Administration | Pediatric Dosage Calculations
| Fever Management | Vaccination Schedule | Immunization
Contraindications | Injection Sites | Pain Assessment
Scales | Developmental Milestones | Nursing Skills | NCLEX
Review | Comprehensive Revision Notes | Latest 2026
Edition
pediatric age groups
• Newborn→ 0-28 days
• Infant→ 0-1 year
• Toddler→ 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool→ 3 years to 6 years
• School Age→ 6 years to 11 years
• Adolescent→ 12 years to 20 years
3 principles of atraumatic care
--prevent separation from family
--promote sense of control
--prevent injury/pain
,how long does it take birth weight to triple?
12 months
what order should you take vitals in for children?
least invasive to most invasive: resp. rate, heart rate, temp, blood pressure, then weight
how long should you count respirations in children
one full minute because children can have irregular respiratory rates
proper technique for counting heart rate in children
count for full minute, and use the apical pulse, not radial (radial isn't used after after 2)
Image: proper technique for counting heart rate in children
why are tempa-dots the most common instrument for taking temperature in children?
reduce risk of sharing infection since they're disposable
Image: why are tempa-dots the most common instrument for taking temperature in children?
why are rectal temperatures contraindicated in immunocompromised children?
due to risk of tearing anal tissue and causing infection since pt is more vulnerable
,what medications are used to treat fever in children?
acetaminophen (Tylenol): 10-15 mg/kg per dose, no more than 5 doses in 24 hrs
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): 5-10 mg/kg per dose, but cannot be taken before 6 months
can aspirin be given to children?
NO!! can cause Reye's syndrome
Image: can aspirin be given to children?
which fevers require immediate action?
--any infant less than 3 months old--> if less than 28 days old, they need a full septic workup
--any child with fever greater than 105
--any child that looks or acts very sick with a fever
which fevers require evaluation within 24 hrs?
--fever of 104-105
--fever in pt younger than 2 lasting more than 3 days or more than 24 hrs without reason
--fever that goes away for 24 hrs and then returns
when should height, length, and weight be measured?
all doctor visits
, when should head circumference be measured?
up to 36 months
Image: when should head circumference be measured?
when can BMI be used?
after 2 yrs of age
how to give PO meds to children
--slide syringe into cheek pocket while having child in cradle position with arms behind parent
--if given with food, use smallest amount possible to make sure all med is taken
--can crush certain pills
Image: how to give PO meds to children
when can kids begin swallowing pills?
between 6-11
how to give optic medication to children
--supine or sitting position with head down and looking up; best to do before bedtime
Verified Practice Exam Questions and Answers | Complete
Pediatric Fundamentals Review | Atraumatic Care
Principles | Pediatric Age Groups | Growth and
Development Milestones | Vital Signs Assessment |
Medication Administration | Pediatric Dosage Calculations
| Fever Management | Vaccination Schedule | Immunization
Contraindications | Injection Sites | Pain Assessment
Scales | Developmental Milestones | Nursing Skills | NCLEX
Review | Comprehensive Revision Notes | Latest 2026
Edition
pediatric age groups
• Newborn→ 0-28 days
• Infant→ 0-1 year
• Toddler→ 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool→ 3 years to 6 years
• School Age→ 6 years to 11 years
• Adolescent→ 12 years to 20 years
3 principles of atraumatic care
--prevent separation from family
--promote sense of control
--prevent injury/pain
,how long does it take birth weight to triple?
12 months
what order should you take vitals in for children?
least invasive to most invasive: resp. rate, heart rate, temp, blood pressure, then weight
how long should you count respirations in children
one full minute because children can have irregular respiratory rates
proper technique for counting heart rate in children
count for full minute, and use the apical pulse, not radial (radial isn't used after after 2)
Image: proper technique for counting heart rate in children
why are tempa-dots the most common instrument for taking temperature in children?
reduce risk of sharing infection since they're disposable
Image: why are tempa-dots the most common instrument for taking temperature in children?
why are rectal temperatures contraindicated in immunocompromised children?
due to risk of tearing anal tissue and causing infection since pt is more vulnerable
,what medications are used to treat fever in children?
acetaminophen (Tylenol): 10-15 mg/kg per dose, no more than 5 doses in 24 hrs
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): 5-10 mg/kg per dose, but cannot be taken before 6 months
can aspirin be given to children?
NO!! can cause Reye's syndrome
Image: can aspirin be given to children?
which fevers require immediate action?
--any infant less than 3 months old--> if less than 28 days old, they need a full septic workup
--any child with fever greater than 105
--any child that looks or acts very sick with a fever
which fevers require evaluation within 24 hrs?
--fever of 104-105
--fever in pt younger than 2 lasting more than 3 days or more than 24 hrs without reason
--fever that goes away for 24 hrs and then returns
when should height, length, and weight be measured?
all doctor visits
, when should head circumference be measured?
up to 36 months
Image: when should head circumference be measured?
when can BMI be used?
after 2 yrs of age
how to give PO meds to children
--slide syringe into cheek pocket while having child in cradle position with arms behind parent
--if given with food, use smallest amount possible to make sure all med is taken
--can crush certain pills
Image: how to give PO meds to children
when can kids begin swallowing pills?
between 6-11
how to give optic medication to children
--supine or sitting position with head down and looking up; best to do before bedtime
