[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
NSG 5442 Final Exam Questions &
Answers Latest Verified 2026/2027
Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
80 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 80 verified questions with correct answers focused on pediatric nursing topics. Each
question provides essential knowledge applicable for practitioners, ensuring effective study and review for
certification preparation in child health care.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Questions related to the assessment and management of
Disorder (ADHD) children with ADHD. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) management of urinary tract infections in children. 9 Qs 11.2%
Questions assessing developmental milestones and pediatric
Growth and Development growth patterns. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions addressing acute conditions and urgent care
Pediatric Emergencies situations in pediatric patients. 7 Qs 8.8%
Cognitive and Behavioral Questions regarding cognitive and behavioral evaluations in
Assessments children. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions focused on adolescent reproductive health and
Contraception and Sexual Health contraception methods. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions related to neurological assessments and conditions
Neurologic Disorders in pediatric populations. 6 Qs 7.5%
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Questions on the identification and management of
Orthopedic Conditions orthopedic issues in children. 6 Qs 7.5%
Endocrine and Metabolic Questions covering disorders related to endocrine functions
Disorders and metabolic processes. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions regarding the recognition and treatment of
Infectious Diseases infectious diseases in pediatric patients. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions related to gastrointestinal issues and interventions
Gastrointestinal Disorders in children. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions about urinary and reproductive health assessments
Genitourinary Health and interventions. 6 Qs 7.5%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 80 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
7 Questions • 8.8% of Exam • Questions related to the assessment and management of children with ADHD.
QUESTION 1
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.
Answer: B. flexibility.
QUESTION 2
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.
Answer: A. executive function.
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QUESTION 3
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
Answer: A. 504.
QUESTION 4
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
Answer: A. Activation.
QUESTION 5
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
Answer: B. Moderate dose stimulant.
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NSG 5442 Final Exam Questions &
Answers Latest Verified 2026/2027
Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
80 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 80 verified questions with correct answers focused on pediatric nursing topics. Each
question provides essential knowledge applicable for practitioners, ensuring effective study and review for
certification preparation in child health care.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Questions related to the assessment and management of
Disorder (ADHD) children with ADHD. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) management of urinary tract infections in children. 9 Qs 11.2%
Questions assessing developmental milestones and pediatric
Growth and Development growth patterns. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions addressing acute conditions and urgent care
Pediatric Emergencies situations in pediatric patients. 7 Qs 8.8%
Cognitive and Behavioral Questions regarding cognitive and behavioral evaluations in
Assessments children. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions focused on adolescent reproductive health and
Contraception and Sexual Health contraception methods. 7 Qs 8.8%
Questions related to neurological assessments and conditions
Neurologic Disorders in pediatric populations. 6 Qs 7.5%
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Questions on the identification and management of
Orthopedic Conditions orthopedic issues in children. 6 Qs 7.5%
Endocrine and Metabolic Questions covering disorders related to endocrine functions
Disorders and metabolic processes. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions regarding the recognition and treatment of
Infectious Diseases infectious diseases in pediatric patients. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions related to gastrointestinal issues and interventions
Gastrointestinal Disorders in children. 6 Qs 7.5%
Questions about urinary and reproductive health assessments
Genitourinary Health and interventions. 6 Qs 7.5%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 80 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
7 Questions • 8.8% of Exam • Questions related to the assessment and management of children with ADHD.
QUESTION 1
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.
Answer: B. flexibility.
QUESTION 2
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.
Answer: A. executive function.
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QUESTION 3
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
Answer: A. 504.
QUESTION 4
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
Answer: A. Activation.
QUESTION 5
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
Answer: B. Moderate dose stimulant.
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