NSG 5442 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-202… EXAM
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NSG 5442 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Verified Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
80 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 80 verified exam questions with correct answers specifically
tailored for primary care pediatric nurse practitioners. Each question addresses key aspects
of pediatric care and development, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the subject area. It
is an invaluable resource for students to study, review, and prepare for certification exams
efficiently, enhancing their understanding of essential pediatric concepts and practices.
CONTENTS
ADHD and Behavioral Disorders Q1–Q16
Developmental and Cognitive Assessments Q17–Q32
Urinary Tract Infections and Renal Issues Q33–Q48
Menstrual and Reproductive Health Q49–Q64
Page 1
, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions Q65–Q80
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 80
A child who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has difficulty stopping
activities to begin other activities at school. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
understands that this is due to difficulty with the self-regulation component of
A. emotional control.
B. flexibility.
C. inhibition.
D. problem solving.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. flexibility
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner cares for a preschool age
child who was exposed to drugs prenatally. The child bites other children and has tantrums
when asked to stop but is able to state later why this behavior is wrong. This child most
likely has a disorder of
A. executive function.
B. information processing.
C. sensory processing.
D. social cognition.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. executive function
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is evaluating a school age
child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which plan will the nurse practitioner
recommend asking the child’s school about to help with academic performance?
A. 504
B. FAPE
C. IDEA
D. IEP
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 504
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 80
The parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD tells the primary care
PNP that the child gets overwhelmed by homework assignments, doesn’t seem to know
which ones to do first, and then doesn’t do any assignments. The nurse practitioner tells the
parent that this represents impairment in which executive function?
A. Activation
B. Effort
C. Emotion
D. Focus
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Activation
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is considering medication
options for a school age child recently diagnosed with ADHD who has a
primarily hyperactive presentation. Which medication will the nurse practitioner select
initially?
A. Low dose stimulant
B. Moderate dose stimulant
C. Low dose nonstimulant
D. Moderate dose nonstimulant
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, CORRECT ANSWER
B. Moderate dose stimulant
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 80
The parent of a preschool age child who is diagnosed with a sensory
processing disorder (SPD) asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner how to help the
child manage the symptoms. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Establishing a reward system for acceptable behaviors
B. Introducing the child to a variety of new experiences
C. Maintaining predictable routines as much as possible
D. Providing frequent contact, such as hugs and cuddling
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Maintaining predictable routines as much as possible
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 3-year-old
child who speaks loudly, in a monotone, does not make eye contact, and prefers to sit on the
exam room floor moving a toy truck back and forth in a repetitive manner. Which disorder
does the nurse practitioner suspect?
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Autism spectrum disorder
C. Executive function disorder
D. Sensory processing disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Autism spectrum disorder
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 5442 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Verified Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
80 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 80 verified exam questions with correct answers specifically
tailored for primary care pediatric nurse practitioners. Each question addresses key aspects
of pediatric care and development, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the subject area. It
is an invaluable resource for students to study, review, and prepare for certification exams
efficiently, enhancing their understanding of essential pediatric concepts and practices.
CONTENTS
ADHD and Behavioral Disorders Q1–Q16
Developmental and Cognitive Assessments Q17–Q32
Urinary Tract Infections and Renal Issues Q33–Q48
Menstrual and Reproductive Health Q49–Q64
Page 1
, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions Q65–Q80
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 80
A child who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has difficulty stopping
activities to begin other activities at school. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner
understands that this is due to difficulty with the self-regulation component of
A. emotional control.
B. flexibility.
C. inhibition.
D. problem solving.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. flexibility
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner cares for a preschool age
child who was exposed to drugs prenatally. The child bites other children and has tantrums
when asked to stop but is able to state later why this behavior is wrong. This child most
likely has a disorder of
A. executive function.
B. information processing.
C. sensory processing.
D. social cognition.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. executive function
Page 2
, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is evaluating a school age
child who has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which plan will the nurse practitioner
recommend asking the child’s school about to help with academic performance?
A. 504
B. FAPE
C. IDEA
D. IEP
CORRECT ANSWER
A. 504
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 80
The parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD tells the primary care
PNP that the child gets overwhelmed by homework assignments, doesn’t seem to know
which ones to do first, and then doesn’t do any assignments. The nurse practitioner tells the
parent that this represents impairment in which executive function?
A. Activation
B. Effort
C. Emotion
D. Focus
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Activation
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is considering medication
options for a school age child recently diagnosed with ADHD who has a
primarily hyperactive presentation. Which medication will the nurse practitioner select
initially?
A. Low dose stimulant
B. Moderate dose stimulant
C. Low dose nonstimulant
D. Moderate dose nonstimulant
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
B. Moderate dose stimulant
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 80
The parent of a preschool age child who is diagnosed with a sensory
processing disorder (SPD) asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner how to help the
child manage the symptoms. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?
A. Establishing a reward system for acceptable behaviors
B. Introducing the child to a variety of new experiences
C. Maintaining predictable routines as much as possible
D. Providing frequent contact, such as hugs and cuddling
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Maintaining predictable routines as much as possible
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 80
The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is examining a 3-year-old
child who speaks loudly, in a monotone, does not make eye contact, and prefers to sit on the
exam room floor moving a toy truck back and forth in a repetitive manner. Which disorder
does the nurse practitioner suspect?
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Autism spectrum disorder
C. Executive function disorder
D. Sensory processing disorder
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Autism spectrum disorder
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