NURS 873 (Pediatrics) Sherpath Final
Exam Review MC Questions and Verified
Answer A+ Graded
During the summer, many children are more physically active. What
changes in the management of the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus
should be expected as a result of more exercise?
A. Increased food intake
B. Decreased food intake
C. Increased risk of hyperglycemia
D. Decreased risk of insulin shock
Verified Answer -A
Which manifestation helps the nurse to identify hyperglycemia in a child
with diabetes mellitus (DM)?
A. Presence of paleness or pallor
B. Shallow normal respirations
C. Presence of acetone breath
D. Excessive sweating
Verified Answer -C
The nurse recognizes that a hemoglobin A1C value of 9.0% for a toddler
is:
A. Too low
,B. Too high
C. A high risk for hypoglycemia
D. Within the recommended range
Verified Answer -B
A father brings his 5-year-old son to the clinic because he has recently lost
a lot of weight. He reports to the nurse that the boy is always hungry,
thirsty, and complaining that he has to use the bathroom. What disorder is
best described by these symptoms?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Addison disease
C. Cushing syndrome
D. Pheochromocytoma
Verified Answer -A
What does the nurse recognize as the primary clinical manifestations of
diabetes insipidus?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. Polyuria and polydipsia
C. Oliguria and facial edema
D. Glycosuria and ketonuria
Verified Answer -B
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old girl with precocious puberty who is
taking monthly injection of a synthetic analogue of luteinizing hormone-
,releasing hormone leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot). When should
treatment be discontinued?
A. When growth slows
B. When breast development occurs
C. At a chronologically appropriate time
D. When the targeted adult height is obtained
Verified Answer -C
The largest percentage of childhood hyperthyroidism is caused by:
A. Poor diet
B. Graves disease
C. Hashimoto disease
D. Hypoparathyroidism
Verified Answer -B
Type 1 diabetes mellitus has just been diagnosed in a teenage boy who is
actively involved in sports. What important instruction should the nurse
include in the teaching plan?
A. Because exercise can lower the blood glucose level, blood glucose
needs to be closely monitored.
B. Because exercise can increase the blood glucose level, blood glucose
needs to be closely monitored.
C. Because exercise can increase the blood glucose level, additional
insulin should be taken before physical activity.
, D. Because exercise can lower the blood glucose level, additional insulin
should be taken before physical activity.
Verified Answer -A
What endocrine disorder can result from prolonged steroid therapy?
A. Goiter
B. Addison disease
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cushing syndrome
Verified Answer -D
A child with a fracture of the tibia is discharged from the hospital after
application of a cast. The nurse explains to the parents about the case care
to be performed at home. Which statement by the child's parents indicates
that they understand proper cast care?
A. Stand and walk every 30 minutes.
B. Keep the affected limb hanging down.
C. Elevate the affected limb whenever possible.
D. Relieve the itching by scratching with small stick.
Verified Answer -C
A 3-year-old has just returned from surgery in a hip spica cast. What is the
priority nursing interventions?
A. Offering sips of water
B. Elevating the head of the bed
Exam Review MC Questions and Verified
Answer A+ Graded
During the summer, many children are more physically active. What
changes in the management of the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus
should be expected as a result of more exercise?
A. Increased food intake
B. Decreased food intake
C. Increased risk of hyperglycemia
D. Decreased risk of insulin shock
Verified Answer -A
Which manifestation helps the nurse to identify hyperglycemia in a child
with diabetes mellitus (DM)?
A. Presence of paleness or pallor
B. Shallow normal respirations
C. Presence of acetone breath
D. Excessive sweating
Verified Answer -C
The nurse recognizes that a hemoglobin A1C value of 9.0% for a toddler
is:
A. Too low
,B. Too high
C. A high risk for hypoglycemia
D. Within the recommended range
Verified Answer -B
A father brings his 5-year-old son to the clinic because he has recently lost
a lot of weight. He reports to the nurse that the boy is always hungry,
thirsty, and complaining that he has to use the bathroom. What disorder is
best described by these symptoms?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Addison disease
C. Cushing syndrome
D. Pheochromocytoma
Verified Answer -A
What does the nurse recognize as the primary clinical manifestations of
diabetes insipidus?
A. nausea and vomiting
B. Polyuria and polydipsia
C. Oliguria and facial edema
D. Glycosuria and ketonuria
Verified Answer -B
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old girl with precocious puberty who is
taking monthly injection of a synthetic analogue of luteinizing hormone-
,releasing hormone leuprolide acetate (Lupron Depot). When should
treatment be discontinued?
A. When growth slows
B. When breast development occurs
C. At a chronologically appropriate time
D. When the targeted adult height is obtained
Verified Answer -C
The largest percentage of childhood hyperthyroidism is caused by:
A. Poor diet
B. Graves disease
C. Hashimoto disease
D. Hypoparathyroidism
Verified Answer -B
Type 1 diabetes mellitus has just been diagnosed in a teenage boy who is
actively involved in sports. What important instruction should the nurse
include in the teaching plan?
A. Because exercise can lower the blood glucose level, blood glucose
needs to be closely monitored.
B. Because exercise can increase the blood glucose level, blood glucose
needs to be closely monitored.
C. Because exercise can increase the blood glucose level, additional
insulin should be taken before physical activity.
, D. Because exercise can lower the blood glucose level, additional insulin
should be taken before physical activity.
Verified Answer -A
What endocrine disorder can result from prolonged steroid therapy?
A. Goiter
B. Addison disease
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Cushing syndrome
Verified Answer -D
A child with a fracture of the tibia is discharged from the hospital after
application of a cast. The nurse explains to the parents about the case care
to be performed at home. Which statement by the child's parents indicates
that they understand proper cast care?
A. Stand and walk every 30 minutes.
B. Keep the affected limb hanging down.
C. Elevate the affected limb whenever possible.
D. Relieve the itching by scratching with small stick.
Verified Answer -C
A 3-year-old has just returned from surgery in a hip spica cast. What is the
priority nursing interventions?
A. Offering sips of water
B. Elevating the head of the bed
