Test Bank for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition — 200 Practice Questions with
Verified Answers & Rationales (2026 Q&A)
Table of Contents
| Topic | Questions |
|-------|-----------|
| Topic 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing & Family-Centered Care | 1–20 |
| Topic 2: Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences | 21–30 |
| Topic 3: Developmental and Genetic Influences | 31–40 |
| Topic 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child | 41–55 |
| Topic 5: Pain Assessment and Management in Children | 56–65 |
| Topic 6: Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases | 66–75 |
| Topic 7: Health Promotion of the Newborn and Infant | 76–85 |
| Topic 8: Health Problems of Newborns and Infants | 86–95 |
| Topic 9: Health Promotion of the Toddler and Preschooler | 96–105 |
| Topic 10: Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers | 106–115 |
| Topic 11: Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Adolescent | 116–125 |
| Topic 12: Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents | 126–135 |
| Topic 13: Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care | 136–145 |
| Topic 14: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization | 146–155 |
| Topic 15: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction | 156–165 |
| Topic 16: The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction | 166–175 |
| Topic 17: The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction | 176–185 |
| Topic 18: The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction | 186–195 |
| Topic 19: The Child with Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, or Integumentary Dysfunction | 196–
200 |
,Topic 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing & Family-Centered Care (Questions 1–20)
1. A nurse is applying the principles of family-centered care when caring for a hospitalized child.
Which action best demonstrates this approach?
A) Telling the parents they must leave during the physical exam
B) Allowing the parents to stay with the child during procedures
C) Making all decisions without consulting the parents
D) Limiting visitation to 1 hour per day
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care respects the family as the constant in the child's life and
encourages their presence and participation in care. Options A, C, and D restrict parental
involvement and contradict family-centered principles.
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2. Which statement best reflects family-centered care when caring for a 5-year-old child?
A) "We will provide care only when the parents leave the room."
B) "We will involve the parents in daily care planning and decision-making."
C) "We should limit parental involvement to emergencies only."
D) "Parents should not be present during procedures to reduce stress."
Answer: B
,Rationale: Family-centered care emphasizes partnership with families, involving them in
planning and decision-making. Limiting parental involvement (A, C, D) goes against family-
centered principles.
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3. Which of the following is the primary goal of pediatric nursing?
A) To treat only the child's illness
B) To support the child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs
C) To ensure the child follows the hospital rules
D) To prioritize parental needs over the child's needs
Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric nursing focuses on holistic care that supports the child's physical,
emotional, developmental, and social needs.
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4. Which of the following is a core concept of atraumatic care?
A) Performing all painful procedures in the child's bed
B) Minimizing physical and psychological distress for the child and family
C) Using restraints for all procedures
D) Separating the child from parents to reduce anxiety
Answer: B
, Rationale: Atraumatic care aims to prevent or minimize physical and psychological distress
through interventions such as parent presence, distraction, and pain management.
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5. The "medical home" model emphasizes:
A) Care that is episodic and reactive
B) Comprehensive, coordinated, and family-centered primary care
C) Hospital-based care only
D) Care provided exclusively by physicians
Answer: B
Rationale: The medical home model emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and family-
centered primary care that is accessible, continuous, and compassionate.
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6. True or False: The leading cause of death in children older than 1 year in the United States is
unintentional injuries (accidents).
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: Unintentional injuries (motor vehicle crashes, drowning, burns, falls) are the leading
cause of death in children over 1 year of age.
Verified Answers & Rationales (2026 Q&A)
Table of Contents
| Topic | Questions |
|-------|-----------|
| Topic 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing & Family-Centered Care | 1–20 |
| Topic 2: Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences | 21–30 |
| Topic 3: Developmental and Genetic Influences | 31–40 |
| Topic 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child | 41–55 |
| Topic 5: Pain Assessment and Management in Children | 56–65 |
| Topic 6: Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases | 66–75 |
| Topic 7: Health Promotion of the Newborn and Infant | 76–85 |
| Topic 8: Health Problems of Newborns and Infants | 86–95 |
| Topic 9: Health Promotion of the Toddler and Preschooler | 96–105 |
| Topic 10: Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers | 106–115 |
| Topic 11: Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Adolescent | 116–125 |
| Topic 12: Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents | 126–135 |
| Topic 13: Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, and End-of-Life Care | 136–145 |
| Topic 14: Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization | 146–155 |
| Topic 15: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction | 156–165 |
| Topic 16: The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction | 166–175 |
| Topic 17: The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction | 176–185 |
| Topic 18: The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction | 186–195 |
| Topic 19: The Child with Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, or Integumentary Dysfunction | 196–
200 |
,Topic 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing & Family-Centered Care (Questions 1–20)
1. A nurse is applying the principles of family-centered care when caring for a hospitalized child.
Which action best demonstrates this approach?
A) Telling the parents they must leave during the physical exam
B) Allowing the parents to stay with the child during procedures
C) Making all decisions without consulting the parents
D) Limiting visitation to 1 hour per day
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care respects the family as the constant in the child's life and
encourages their presence and participation in care. Options A, C, and D restrict parental
involvement and contradict family-centered principles.
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2. Which statement best reflects family-centered care when caring for a 5-year-old child?
A) "We will provide care only when the parents leave the room."
B) "We will involve the parents in daily care planning and decision-making."
C) "We should limit parental involvement to emergencies only."
D) "Parents should not be present during procedures to reduce stress."
Answer: B
,Rationale: Family-centered care emphasizes partnership with families, involving them in
planning and decision-making. Limiting parental involvement (A, C, D) goes against family-
centered principles.
---
3. Which of the following is the primary goal of pediatric nursing?
A) To treat only the child's illness
B) To support the child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs
C) To ensure the child follows the hospital rules
D) To prioritize parental needs over the child's needs
Answer: B
Rationale: Pediatric nursing focuses on holistic care that supports the child's physical,
emotional, developmental, and social needs.
---
4. Which of the following is a core concept of atraumatic care?
A) Performing all painful procedures in the child's bed
B) Minimizing physical and psychological distress for the child and family
C) Using restraints for all procedures
D) Separating the child from parents to reduce anxiety
Answer: B
, Rationale: Atraumatic care aims to prevent or minimize physical and psychological distress
through interventions such as parent presence, distraction, and pain management.
---
5. The "medical home" model emphasizes:
A) Care that is episodic and reactive
B) Comprehensive, coordinated, and family-centered primary care
C) Hospital-based care only
D) Care provided exclusively by physicians
Answer: B
Rationale: The medical home model emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and family-
centered primary care that is accessible, continuous, and compassionate.
---
6. True or False: The leading cause of death in children older than 1 year in the United States is
unintentional injuries (accidents).
A) True
B) False
Answer: A
Rationale: Unintentional injuries (motor vehicle crashes, drowning, burns, falls) are the leading
cause of death in children over 1 year of age.
