PEDIATRIC NURSING GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system and is
controlled by signals from the_________. The anterior gland secretes
growth hormones. Answer: hypothalamus
◉ Children with insufficient growth hormone may present with:
Answer: short stature
low growth velocity for age
increased abdominal fat
delayed tooth development
delayed onset of puberty
elevated LDL cholesterol levels
◉ Children with growth hormone deficiency often have normal
growth during the first year of life. As they age, they present as short
in stature and are often __________ for their height. Answer:
overweight
◉ The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with
growth hormone deficiency and is beginning growth hormone
,therapy. Which statement by the parent indicates further education
is needed? Answer: "Growth hormone treatment will help my child
reach an adult height."
◉ Children receiving growth hormone therapy will likely experience
the most growth during the ______ year of treatment, but they will
still grow at a slower rate than other children. Answer: first
◉ Growth hormone is administered subcutaneously in the arm,
thigh, or abdomen at _________ because that aligns with the
physiological release of growth hormone within 45-90 minutes after
the onset of sleep. Answer: bedtime
◉ Which is the best statement by the nurse when explaining an MRI
procedure to a child? Answer: "You will have a special drink that
makes you tired and then we will take some pictures."
*special drink=medicine*
*makes you tired= puts you to sleep*
◉ findings that are consistent with familial short stature and
hypothyroidism Answer: height at 2nd percentile
delayed growth
◉ findings consistent with growth hormone deficiency Answer:
Delayed loss of baby teeth
, Height at 2nd percentile
High low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Delayed growth
◉ Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have decreased or lack
insulin secretions and require insulin to lower their blood glucose
levels to the normal range Answer: 1
◉ Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have defective insulin
receptors and may be able to manage their blood glucose levels by
diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents. Answer: 2
◉ The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric
client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which are
important teaching points for the nurse to include? Answer:
Medication management
Signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia
Diet management
Blood glucose monitoring
Signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia
◉ CM of type 1 diabetes Answer: Fruity Smelling Breath
Fatigue
Frequent Urination (polyuria)
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system and is
controlled by signals from the_________. The anterior gland secretes
growth hormones. Answer: hypothalamus
◉ Children with insufficient growth hormone may present with:
Answer: short stature
low growth velocity for age
increased abdominal fat
delayed tooth development
delayed onset of puberty
elevated LDL cholesterol levels
◉ Children with growth hormone deficiency often have normal
growth during the first year of life. As they age, they present as short
in stature and are often __________ for their height. Answer:
overweight
◉ The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who was diagnosed with
growth hormone deficiency and is beginning growth hormone
,therapy. Which statement by the parent indicates further education
is needed? Answer: "Growth hormone treatment will help my child
reach an adult height."
◉ Children receiving growth hormone therapy will likely experience
the most growth during the ______ year of treatment, but they will
still grow at a slower rate than other children. Answer: first
◉ Growth hormone is administered subcutaneously in the arm,
thigh, or abdomen at _________ because that aligns with the
physiological release of growth hormone within 45-90 minutes after
the onset of sleep. Answer: bedtime
◉ Which is the best statement by the nurse when explaining an MRI
procedure to a child? Answer: "You will have a special drink that
makes you tired and then we will take some pictures."
*special drink=medicine*
*makes you tired= puts you to sleep*
◉ findings that are consistent with familial short stature and
hypothyroidism Answer: height at 2nd percentile
delayed growth
◉ findings consistent with growth hormone deficiency Answer:
Delayed loss of baby teeth
, Height at 2nd percentile
High low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Delayed growth
◉ Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have decreased or lack
insulin secretions and require insulin to lower their blood glucose
levels to the normal range Answer: 1
◉ Clients with diabetes mellitus type __ have defective insulin
receptors and may be able to manage their blood glucose levels by
diet, exercise, or oral hypoglycemic agents. Answer: 2
◉ The nurse is providing education for the family of a pediatric
client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1. Which are
important teaching points for the nurse to include? Answer:
Medication management
Signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia
Diet management
Blood glucose monitoring
Signs/symptoms of hyperglycemia
◉ CM of type 1 diabetes Answer: Fruity Smelling Breath
Fatigue
Frequent Urination (polyuria)
