Pediatric Nursing Practice 200 Questions and
Answers 2024-2025
A child with cataracts has an increased risk for developing which condition?
a. Amblyopia.
b. Glaucoma.
c. Hyperopia.
d. Myopia.
a
During a routine well-child exam, the nurse observes that a 12-month-old child is unable to
pronounce any simple words or syllables. Which possible cause should the child be evaluated
for first?
a. Brain injury.
b. Hearing loss.
,c. Autism.
d. Apraxia of speech.
b
A 10-year-old client was brought to the emergency department due to collapsing and
experiencing jerky motor movements after being hit in the forehead with a baseball. Upon
examination, the child's pupils appear widely dilated and reactive bilaterally. Based on this
finding, which condition should the nurse suspect the client experienced?
a. Seizure.
b. Nerve damage.
c. Hydrocephalus.
d. Subdural hematoma.
a
The school nurse is reviewing the electronic health record of a child diagnosed with conductive
hearing loss who is unable to understand conversational speech, experiences difficulty with
classroom discussion, and is enrolled in speech therapy. Which classification of hearing
impairment does the child have?
a. Slight.
b. Mild to moderate.
,c. Moderately severe.
d. Severe.
c
A child is being treated with penicillin for bacterial pneumonitis. The nurse teaches the parent
to monitor for signs of an allergic reaction to the new medication. Which sign is the parent
most likely to observe?
a. Skin rash.
b. Nasal congestion.
c. Diarrhea.
d. Vomiting.
a
Which information is important for the nurse to include when providing discharge teaching to
the parents of a child with Kawasaki disease?
a. Live immunizations should be deferred for 11 months.
b. Associated arthritis symptoms will persist for life.
, c. Passive range of motion exercises are generally ineffective.
d. Warm packs can be used to ease pain of peeling skin.
a
A 12-month-old client is being discharged with a body spica cast. Which information should the
nurse include in the parents' discharge teaching plan?
a. Foul odor from cast may indicate infection or skin breakdown.
b. Pillows should not be placed under cast.
c. The child can be safely transported in a stroller.
d. Use pillows to elevate the child's head.
a
A twelve-year-old with a left big toe infection which is non-responsive to current oral antibiotic
therapy is being evaluated for possible osteomyelitis. Which diagnostic imaging modality is the
most sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis?
a. Radiography.
b. Fluoroscopy.
c. Computed tomography (CT).
Answers 2024-2025
A child with cataracts has an increased risk for developing which condition?
a. Amblyopia.
b. Glaucoma.
c. Hyperopia.
d. Myopia.
a
During a routine well-child exam, the nurse observes that a 12-month-old child is unable to
pronounce any simple words or syllables. Which possible cause should the child be evaluated
for first?
a. Brain injury.
b. Hearing loss.
,c. Autism.
d. Apraxia of speech.
b
A 10-year-old client was brought to the emergency department due to collapsing and
experiencing jerky motor movements after being hit in the forehead with a baseball. Upon
examination, the child's pupils appear widely dilated and reactive bilaterally. Based on this
finding, which condition should the nurse suspect the client experienced?
a. Seizure.
b. Nerve damage.
c. Hydrocephalus.
d. Subdural hematoma.
a
The school nurse is reviewing the electronic health record of a child diagnosed with conductive
hearing loss who is unable to understand conversational speech, experiences difficulty with
classroom discussion, and is enrolled in speech therapy. Which classification of hearing
impairment does the child have?
a. Slight.
b. Mild to moderate.
,c. Moderately severe.
d. Severe.
c
A child is being treated with penicillin for bacterial pneumonitis. The nurse teaches the parent
to monitor for signs of an allergic reaction to the new medication. Which sign is the parent
most likely to observe?
a. Skin rash.
b. Nasal congestion.
c. Diarrhea.
d. Vomiting.
a
Which information is important for the nurse to include when providing discharge teaching to
the parents of a child with Kawasaki disease?
a. Live immunizations should be deferred for 11 months.
b. Associated arthritis symptoms will persist for life.
, c. Passive range of motion exercises are generally ineffective.
d. Warm packs can be used to ease pain of peeling skin.
a
A 12-month-old client is being discharged with a body spica cast. Which information should the
nurse include in the parents' discharge teaching plan?
a. Foul odor from cast may indicate infection or skin breakdown.
b. Pillows should not be placed under cast.
c. The child can be safely transported in a stroller.
d. Use pillows to elevate the child's head.
a
A twelve-year-old with a left big toe infection which is non-responsive to current oral antibiotic
therapy is being evaluated for possible osteomyelitis. Which diagnostic imaging modality is the
most sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis?
a. Radiography.
b. Fluoroscopy.
c. Computed tomography (CT).
