NU 170 MATERNAL CHILD EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 100% Guarantee Pass 2026/2027 Galen
1. If a pediatric patient experiences a seizure in a hospital setting, what is the
first nursing intervention that should be performed?
Call for a physician before taking any action.
Administer medication immediately.
Document the seizure duration before intervening.
Ensure the patient's safety by moving objects away and positioning
them safely.
2. What is a common sign of epiglottitis in children?
Fever
Rash
Stridor
Cough
3. Describe how nursing care for a child with cystic fibrosis differs from care for
a child with asthma.
Nursing care for both conditions is identical, focusing solely on
medication administration.
Both conditions require the same nursing interventions and
medication management.
Cystic fibrosis requires only respiratory care, while asthma requires
only dietary management.
Nursing care for cystic fibrosis includes managing digestive issues
and ensuring proper nutrition, while asthma care focuses on
, controlling airway inflammation and preventing attacks.
4. Client diagnosed with rheumatic fever. which clinical manifestation should
nurse recognize associated with presentation of rheumatic fever?
cough
irritability, poor concentration, behavioral problems
polyarthritis
purulent nasal drainage
5. The nurse is reinforcing information to parents regarding the signs of
meningitis. The nurse informs the parents that which are the primary
signs/symptoms of meningitis?
Nausea and delirium
Night blindness and confusion
Severe headache and neck stiffness
Anorexia and back pain
6. Excessive amounts of acetaminophen in children can cause what type of
complication?
Respiratory depression.
Liver failure.
Constipation.
Nausea and vomiting.
7. What is a common treatment option for Kawasaki Disease?
Steroids
, Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
8. What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal
Operational
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Abstract Operational, Concrete
Operational
Infancy, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, Post-
Formal
9. Describe the importance of tailored nursing care for children with congenital
heart defects.
Tailored nursing care focuses solely on medication administration.
Tailored nursing care is crucial for addressing the unique
physiological and emotional needs of children with congenital heart
defects.
Tailored nursing care is only necessary for children with chronic
illnesses.
Tailored nursing care is less important than general nursing care.
10. Describe the importance of recognizing the signs of epiglottitis in pediatric
patients.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is important for treating otitis
media.
, Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is crucial because it can lead
to airway obstruction, which is a medical emergency.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is not critical for pediatric care.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis helps in diagnosing asthma.
11. Medications used to treat Kawasaki Disease:
Prostiglandins and Furosemide
Indomethacin and Spironolactone
Heparin and Digoxen
Aspirin and IV immunoglobulin
12. For a pediatric patient with complications related to a tracheostomy tube,
your care will primarily focus on addressing:
airway problems
trauma
malnutrition
dehydration
13. What is the primary use of a growth chart in pediatric nursing?
To track a child's growth and development over time.
To evaluate a child's cognitive abilities.
To monitor a child's vaccination schedule.
To assess a child's nutritional intake.
ANSWERS 100% Guarantee Pass 2026/2027 Galen
1. If a pediatric patient experiences a seizure in a hospital setting, what is the
first nursing intervention that should be performed?
Call for a physician before taking any action.
Administer medication immediately.
Document the seizure duration before intervening.
Ensure the patient's safety by moving objects away and positioning
them safely.
2. What is a common sign of epiglottitis in children?
Fever
Rash
Stridor
Cough
3. Describe how nursing care for a child with cystic fibrosis differs from care for
a child with asthma.
Nursing care for both conditions is identical, focusing solely on
medication administration.
Both conditions require the same nursing interventions and
medication management.
Cystic fibrosis requires only respiratory care, while asthma requires
only dietary management.
Nursing care for cystic fibrosis includes managing digestive issues
and ensuring proper nutrition, while asthma care focuses on
, controlling airway inflammation and preventing attacks.
4. Client diagnosed with rheumatic fever. which clinical manifestation should
nurse recognize associated with presentation of rheumatic fever?
cough
irritability, poor concentration, behavioral problems
polyarthritis
purulent nasal drainage
5. The nurse is reinforcing information to parents regarding the signs of
meningitis. The nurse informs the parents that which are the primary
signs/symptoms of meningitis?
Nausea and delirium
Night blindness and confusion
Severe headache and neck stiffness
Anorexia and back pain
6. Excessive amounts of acetaminophen in children can cause what type of
complication?
Respiratory depression.
Liver failure.
Constipation.
Nausea and vomiting.
7. What is a common treatment option for Kawasaki Disease?
Steroids
, Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
8. What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal
Operational
Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Abstract Operational, Concrete
Operational
Infancy, Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational, Post-
Formal
9. Describe the importance of tailored nursing care for children with congenital
heart defects.
Tailored nursing care focuses solely on medication administration.
Tailored nursing care is crucial for addressing the unique
physiological and emotional needs of children with congenital heart
defects.
Tailored nursing care is only necessary for children with chronic
illnesses.
Tailored nursing care is less important than general nursing care.
10. Describe the importance of recognizing the signs of epiglottitis in pediatric
patients.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is important for treating otitis
media.
, Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is crucial because it can lead
to airway obstruction, which is a medical emergency.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis is not critical for pediatric care.
Recognizing the signs of epiglottitis helps in diagnosing asthma.
11. Medications used to treat Kawasaki Disease:
Prostiglandins and Furosemide
Indomethacin and Spironolactone
Heparin and Digoxen
Aspirin and IV immunoglobulin
12. For a pediatric patient with complications related to a tracheostomy tube,
your care will primarily focus on addressing:
airway problems
trauma
malnutrition
dehydration
13. What is the primary use of a growth chart in pediatric nursing?
To track a child's growth and development over time.
To evaluate a child's cognitive abilities.
To monitor a child's vaccination schedule.
To assess a child's nutritional intake.
