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ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING, 5TH EDITION (KYLE
& CARMAN) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition (Kyle & Carman) — Practice Questions
UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing
1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement
explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality?
A) Life-span statistics are included in the data.
B) It explains the effectiveness of treatment.
C) Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
D) High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.
Answer: D
Rationale: Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides information about which groups of
individuals are at risk for which health problems, allowing parents to take preventive measures
appropriate for their child's age group.
2. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year?
A) Congenital anomalies
B) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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C) Respiratory distress syndrome
D) Bacterial sepsis of the newborn
Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for approximately 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year. SIDS accounts for 8.2%, respiratory distress syndrome 3.4%, and bacterial sepsis
2.7%.
3. Which is the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year through adolescence?
A) Cancer
B) Heart disease
C) Unintentional injuries
D) Congenital anomalies
Answer: C
Rationale: Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1. By the
late 20th century, unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had become the leading
cause of death for children older than 1 year of age.
4. A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for parents
of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in the
teaching plan?
A) Type I diabetes
B) Respiratory disease
C) Celiac disease
D) Type II diabetes
Answer: D
Rationale: Childhood obesity has been strongly associated with the rise of type II diabetes in
children. Type I diabetes is not associated with obesity and has a genetic/autoimmune
component.
5. Which of the following best describes the role of the pediatric nurse as a collaborator?
A) Providing direct care to the child independently
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B) Working with the child, family, and healthcare team to coordinate care
C) Making all medical decisions for the child
D) Focusing solely on administering medications
Answer: B
Rationale: The pediatric nurse serves as a collaborator, care coordinator, and advocate, working
with the child, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive, family-
centered care.
6. What is the primary goal of family-centered care in pediatric nursing?
A) To ensure the child receives all necessary medical treatments
B) To include the family as active participants in the child's care
C) To reduce healthcare costs
D) To minimize the number of healthcare providers involved
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in the child's life and
includes them as active participants in all aspects of care, decision-making, and planning.
7. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a child. What is the most important
safety consideration?
A) The child's weight and age for accurate dosing
B) The child's favorite color of medication
C) The time of day
D) The child's preference for oral vs. injectable medication
Answer: A
Rationale: Pediatric medication dosing is based on the child's weight and age to ensure safety
and effectiveness. This is a critical safety consideration in pediatric nursing.
8. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of child health care in past centuries
compared to today?
A) Health in past centuries was better due to simpler lifestyles
B) Mortality rates are high today, but life expectancy has increased
ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING, 5TH EDITION (KYLE
& CARMAN) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition (Kyle & Carman) — Practice Questions
UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING
Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing
1. A nurse is planning a teaching session for parents of preschool children. Which statement
explains why the nurse should include information about morbidity and mortality?
A) Life-span statistics are included in the data.
B) It explains the effectiveness of treatment.
C) Cost-effective treatment is detailed for the general population.
D) High-risk age groups for certain disorders or hazards are identified.
Answer: D
Rationale: Analysis of morbidity and mortality data provides information about which groups of
individuals are at risk for which health problems, allowing parents to take preventive measures
appropriate for their child's age group.
2. Which is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 1 year?
A) Congenital anomalies
B) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
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C) Respiratory distress syndrome
D) Bacterial sepsis of the newborn
Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital anomalies account for approximately 20.1% of deaths in infants younger
than 1 year. SIDS accounts for 8.2%, respiratory distress syndrome 3.4%, and bacterial sepsis
2.7%.
3. Which is the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year through adolescence?
A) Cancer
B) Heart disease
C) Unintentional injuries
D) Congenital anomalies
Answer: C
Rationale: Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1. By the
late 20th century, unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases had become the leading
cause of death for children older than 1 year of age.
4. A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session about childhood obesity prevention for parents
of school-age children. The nurse should include which associated risk of obesity in the
teaching plan?
A) Type I diabetes
B) Respiratory disease
C) Celiac disease
D) Type II diabetes
Answer: D
Rationale: Childhood obesity has been strongly associated with the rise of type II diabetes in
children. Type I diabetes is not associated with obesity and has a genetic/autoimmune
component.
5. Which of the following best describes the role of the pediatric nurse as a collaborator?
A) Providing direct care to the child independently
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B) Working with the child, family, and healthcare team to coordinate care
C) Making all medical decisions for the child
D) Focusing solely on administering medications
Answer: B
Rationale: The pediatric nurse serves as a collaborator, care coordinator, and advocate, working
with the child, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive, family-
centered care.
6. What is the primary goal of family-centered care in pediatric nursing?
A) To ensure the child receives all necessary medical treatments
B) To include the family as active participants in the child's care
C) To reduce healthcare costs
D) To minimize the number of healthcare providers involved
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes the family as the constant in the child's life and
includes them as active participants in all aspects of care, decision-making, and planning.
7. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a child. What is the most important
safety consideration?
A) The child's weight and age for accurate dosing
B) The child's favorite color of medication
C) The time of day
D) The child's preference for oral vs. injectable medication
Answer: A
Rationale: Pediatric medication dosing is based on the child's weight and age to ensure safety
and effectiveness. This is a critical safety consideration in pediatric nursing.
8. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of child health care in past centuries
compared to today?
A) Health in past centuries was better due to simpler lifestyles
B) Mortality rates are high today, but life expectancy has increased
