PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING: CARING FOR CHILDREN, 8TH EDITION COMPLETE TEST
BANK – 300 Questions with Verified Answers & NCLEX®-Style Rationales | All 31 Chapters
Covered | A+ Graded
EXAM OVERVIEW
Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 8th Edition (Cowen, Wisely, Dawson, Ball &
Bindler) is a comprehensive textbook covering pediatric nursing care from infancy through
adolescence. This complete test bank contains 300 exam-style questions with verified answers
and detailed NCLEX®-style rationales, covering all 31 chapters organized into eight units:
| Unit | Chapters | Focus |
|------|----------|-------|
| Unit I: Child Health Nursing | 1-3 | Foundations, family-centered care, growth & development
|
| Unit II: Health Promotion | 4-8 | Nutrition, immunizations, safety, health assessment |
| Unit III: Pediatric Illness | 9-12 | Pain management, chronic illness, hospital care, medication
administration |
| Unit IV: Neonatal & Infant Disorders | 13-15 | Newborn assessment, high-risk infants,
congenital anomalies |
| Unit V: Childhood Disorders | 16-19 | Respiratory, GI, cardiovascular,
hematologic/immunologic |
| Unit VI: Adolescent Disorders | 20-21 | Endocrine, reproductive, mental health |
| Unit VII: Special Populations | 22-25 | Musculoskeletal, neurologic, sensory, dermatologic |
| Unit VIII: Contemporary Issues | 26-31 | Infectious diseases, emergency care, ethics, end-of-
life, pediatric nursing roles |
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UNIT I: CHILD HEALTH NURSING FOUNDATIONS
,Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health Nursing
Questions 1–15
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Question 1
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized child. Which action best demonstrates family-centered care?
A. Telling the parents to wait in the waiting room during procedures
B. Encouraging the parents to stay with the child and participate in care decisions
C. Restricting visitation to visiting hours only
D. Making all decisions for the child without parental input
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Answer: B – Encouraging the parents to stay with the child and participate in care decisions
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in a child's life and
encourages parental presence, participation, and shared decision-making. It respects the
family's expertise about the child and promotes collaboration between healthcare providers
and families.
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Question 2
,The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which
developmental task is the child primarily working to achieve?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
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Answer: C – Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: According to Erikson, the 3- to 5-year-old child is in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. The
child develops a sense of purpose and initiative through exploring, asking questions, and trying
new activities. Guilt may develop if the child's initiatives are discouraged.
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Question 3
A nurse is providing atraumatic care to a hospitalized child. Which intervention is consistent
with this approach?
A. Performing painful procedures in the child's bed
B. Using restraint to immobilize the child during a procedure
C. Allowing the child to choose the flavor of oral medication
D. Telling the child the procedure will not hurt
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Answer: C – Allowing the child to choose the flavor of oral medication
Rationale: Atraumatic care aims to minimize the physical and psychological stress of
hospitalization. Offering choices, preparing children for procedures, using distraction
techniques, and involving parents are key components.
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Question 4
A nurse is assessing a 2-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone is expected at this
age?
A. Sitting without support
B. Lifting head and chest when prone
C. Rolling over from front to back
D. Grasping a rattle
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Answer: B – Lifting head and chest when prone
Rationale: By 2 months, infants can lift their head and chest when positioned on their stomach.
Rolling over typically occurs at 4-6 months, sitting without support at 6-8 months, and grasping
a rattle at 3-4 months.
BANK – 300 Questions with Verified Answers & NCLEX®-Style Rationales | All 31 Chapters
Covered | A+ Graded
EXAM OVERVIEW
Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children, 8th Edition (Cowen, Wisely, Dawson, Ball &
Bindler) is a comprehensive textbook covering pediatric nursing care from infancy through
adolescence. This complete test bank contains 300 exam-style questions with verified answers
and detailed NCLEX®-style rationales, covering all 31 chapters organized into eight units:
| Unit | Chapters | Focus |
|------|----------|-------|
| Unit I: Child Health Nursing | 1-3 | Foundations, family-centered care, growth & development
|
| Unit II: Health Promotion | 4-8 | Nutrition, immunizations, safety, health assessment |
| Unit III: Pediatric Illness | 9-12 | Pain management, chronic illness, hospital care, medication
administration |
| Unit IV: Neonatal & Infant Disorders | 13-15 | Newborn assessment, high-risk infants,
congenital anomalies |
| Unit V: Childhood Disorders | 16-19 | Respiratory, GI, cardiovascular,
hematologic/immunologic |
| Unit VI: Adolescent Disorders | 20-21 | Endocrine, reproductive, mental health |
| Unit VII: Special Populations | 22-25 | Musculoskeletal, neurologic, sensory, dermatologic |
| Unit VIII: Contemporary Issues | 26-31 | Infectious diseases, emergency care, ethics, end-of-
life, pediatric nursing roles |
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UNIT I: CHILD HEALTH NURSING FOUNDATIONS
,Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health Nursing
Questions 1–15
---
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized child. Which action best demonstrates family-centered care?
A. Telling the parents to wait in the waiting room during procedures
B. Encouraging the parents to stay with the child and participate in care decisions
C. Restricting visitation to visiting hours only
D. Making all decisions for the child without parental input
---
Answer: B – Encouraging the parents to stay with the child and participate in care decisions
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in a child's life and
encourages parental presence, participation, and shared decision-making. It respects the
family's expertise about the child and promotes collaboration between healthcare providers
and families.
---
Question 2
,The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, which
developmental task is the child primarily working to achieve?
A. Trust vs. Mistrust
B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
C. Initiative vs. Guilt
D. Industry vs. Inferiority
---
Answer: C – Initiative vs. Guilt
Rationale: According to Erikson, the 3- to 5-year-old child is in the Initiative vs. Guilt stage. The
child develops a sense of purpose and initiative through exploring, asking questions, and trying
new activities. Guilt may develop if the child's initiatives are discouraged.
---
Question 3
A nurse is providing atraumatic care to a hospitalized child. Which intervention is consistent
with this approach?
A. Performing painful procedures in the child's bed
B. Using restraint to immobilize the child during a procedure
C. Allowing the child to choose the flavor of oral medication
D. Telling the child the procedure will not hurt
, ---
Answer: C – Allowing the child to choose the flavor of oral medication
Rationale: Atraumatic care aims to minimize the physical and psychological stress of
hospitalization. Offering choices, preparing children for procedures, using distraction
techniques, and involving parents are key components.
---
Question 4
A nurse is assessing a 2-month-old infant. Which developmental milestone is expected at this
age?
A. Sitting without support
B. Lifting head and chest when prone
C. Rolling over from front to back
D. Grasping a rattle
---
Answer: B – Lifting head and chest when prone
Rationale: By 2 months, infants can lift their head and chest when positioned on their stomach.
Rolling over typically occurs at 4-6 months, sitting without support at 6-8 months, and grasping
a rattle at 3-4 months.
