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Pediatric Nursing
Finals Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary focus of care for a pediatric patient with
cystic fibrosis?
- A) Pain management
- B) Respiratory function improvement
- C) Nutritional management
- D) Psychological support
ANS: B) Respiratory function improvement
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, Rationale: Cystic fibrosis primarily affects the respiratory
system, thereby making respiratory function a key focus of care.
2. Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration in
children?
- A) Polydipsia
- B) Tachycardia
- C) Hypertension
- D) Constipation
ANS: B) Tachycardia
Rationale: Dehydration often leads to increased heart rate
(tachycardia) as the body attempts to maintain blood pressure.
3. In administering medications to a pediatric patient, which
route is often preferred for rapid absorption?
- A) Oral
- B) Subcutaneous
- C) Intravenous
- D) Rectal
ANS: C) Intravenous
Rationale: The intravenous route allows for rapid delivery
and absorption of medications into the bloodstream.
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, 4. What is the most effective method for managing pain in
children with cancer?
- A) Only pharmacologic intervention
- B) Complementary therapies such as music therapy
- C) Multimodal pain management strategies
- D) Avoiding pain medications due to side effects
ANS: C) Multimodal pain management strategies
Rationale: Multimodal approaches combine pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic strategies for effective pain management.
5. Which of the following immunization schedules is
recommended at 12 months of age?
- A) MMR
- B) Tdap
- C) Varicella
- D) Both A and C
ANS: D) Both A and C
Rationale: The MMR and varicella vaccines are both
recommended at the 12-month mark.
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Pediatric Nursing
Finals Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary focus of care for a pediatric patient with
cystic fibrosis?
- A) Pain management
- B) Respiratory function improvement
- C) Nutritional management
- D) Psychological support
ANS: B) Respiratory function improvement
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, Rationale: Cystic fibrosis primarily affects the respiratory
system, thereby making respiratory function a key focus of care.
2. Which of the following is a common sign of dehydration in
children?
- A) Polydipsia
- B) Tachycardia
- C) Hypertension
- D) Constipation
ANS: B) Tachycardia
Rationale: Dehydration often leads to increased heart rate
(tachycardia) as the body attempts to maintain blood pressure.
3. In administering medications to a pediatric patient, which
route is often preferred for rapid absorption?
- A) Oral
- B) Subcutaneous
- C) Intravenous
- D) Rectal
ANS: C) Intravenous
Rationale: The intravenous route allows for rapid delivery
and absorption of medications into the bloodstream.
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, 4. What is the most effective method for managing pain in
children with cancer?
- A) Only pharmacologic intervention
- B) Complementary therapies such as music therapy
- C) Multimodal pain management strategies
- D) Avoiding pain medications due to side effects
ANS: C) Multimodal pain management strategies
Rationale: Multimodal approaches combine pharmacologic
and non-pharmacologic strategies for effective pain management.
5. Which of the following immunization schedules is
recommended at 12 months of age?
- A) MMR
- B) Tdap
- C) Varicella
- D) Both A and C
ANS: D) Both A and C
Rationale: The MMR and varicella vaccines are both
recommended at the 12-month mark.
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