CHILD HEALTH NURSING UPDATED EDITION
CHAPTER 36 CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT
2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal
ulceration after receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Answer: Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when
brushing her teeth
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart
defects. For which of the following defects should the nurse expect
to observe cyanosis?
Answer: Transposition of great arteries
◉ A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of
T1DM. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer: You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days
◉ A nurse is teaching to a group of parents of adolescents about
developmental needs. Which of the following statements by a parent
should the nurse investigate further?
Answer: My child spends 4 hours per day in internet chat rooms
, ◉ A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant
who has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12g/dL
and a hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the
nurse indicates an understanding of the laboratory values?
Answer: The infant might be dehydrated
◉ A school nurse is assessing an adolescent child who returned to
school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from
his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as the reason for this excusal?
Answer: Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma
◉ A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has
gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer: I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's
formula
◉ A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following laboratory values should the
nurse expect?
Answer: Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL
CHAPTER 36 CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT
2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child who has mucosal
ulceration after receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Answer: Instruct the child to use a soft sponge toothbrush when
brushing her teeth
◉ A nurse is caring for a group of infants who have congenital heart
defects. For which of the following defects should the nurse expect
to observe cyanosis?
Answer: Transposition of great arteries
◉ A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of
T1DM. which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer: You can use a vial of insulin for up to 30 days
◉ A nurse is teaching to a group of parents of adolescents about
developmental needs. Which of the following statements by a parent
should the nurse investigate further?
Answer: My child spends 4 hours per day in internet chat rooms
, ◉ A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2-month-old infant
who has rotavirus. The nurse notes a hemoglobin level of 12g/dL
and a hematocrit of 51%. Which of the following statements by the
nurse indicates an understanding of the laboratory values?
Answer: The infant might be dehydrated
◉ A school nurse is assessing an adolescent child who returned to
school following a case of mononucleosis. The child has a note from
his provider excusing him from gym class. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as the reason for this excusal?
Answer: Potential for sustaining abdominal trauma
◉ A nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant who has
gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the
parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer: I will add 1 teaspoon of rice cereal per ounce to my baby's
formula
◉ A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected nephrotic
syndrome. Which of the following laboratory values should the
nurse expect?
Answer: Serum cholesterol 700mg/dL
