NSG 3600 (PEDS) EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025. 100% ACCURATE TEST. LATEST REAL EXAM UPDATE.

NSG 3600 (PEDS) EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025. 100% ACCURATE TEST. LATEST REAL EXAM UPDATE. The paediatric nurse assesses the toddler's fine motor skills by observing which task? a. buttoning a shirt b. writing with a pencil c. holding a spoon to eat d. using the pincer grasp- CORRECT ANS>>C According to Piaget, an infant uses his or her senses to learn and explore the environment. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement to determine object permanence? a. playing the game of peek-a-boo b. encouraging the infant to shake a rattle c. pushing a button on an overhead mobile d. placing the child in a stroller and going for a walk - CORRECT ANS>>A The pediatric nurse is promoting anticipatory guidance about safety to the mother of a 10-month-old infant. Which statement is not appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session? a. "do not leave small objects on the floor because your baby will be crawling soon" b. "keep the side rails up to prevent your baby from falling out of the crib" c. "put safety locks on all cabinets to prevent accidents" d. "allow your baby to stay alone for short periods of time to promote independence” - CORRECT ANS>>D The mother of a 26-month-old toddler tells the pediatric nurse that she is having trouble disciplining her daughter. The mother states, "she really knows how to put me to my limit. I don't know what to do with her!" Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic? a. "the terrible twos are a difficult time. You have to show her that you are boss!" b. "when she does something wrong, tell her she is a bad girl and has to be punished for her actions" c. "A 2-minute time-out combines with praise for good behavior is very effective for this age groups" d. "take away her favorite doll and tell her that she cannot have it back until she changes her behavior"- CORRECT ANS>>C The parents of a toddler ask the nurse how to best prepare the toddler for a planned medical procedure. What should the nurse recognize when answering the toddler's parents? a. the toddler is too young to understand what will happen and does not need an explanation b. the use of short explanations can best help the toddler understand the planned procedure c. allowing the toddler to explore the procedure room may be helpful d. it is beneficial for the nurse to demonstrate the upcoming procedure to the toddler- CORRECT ANS>>B The father of a 4y/o is concerned about his son's reaction to an injury of his friend. He told the nurse that the child stayed in his room over the weekend and cried himself to sleep. When the pediatric nurse questioned the child, he described an argument that he and his friend had about a week proper to his friend’s injury. Based on the assessment, what is this preschool child exhibiting? a. magical thinking b. inferiority c. guilt complex d. a morality issue- CORRECT ANS>>A What is not a key aspect in a teen's environment that helps when making good decisions? a. ability to think abstractly b. ability to use deductive reasoning c. ability to make long-term plans d. ability to use logical thinking - CORRECT ANS>>D A nurse is planning an educational class for new families based on Duvall's family development theory. Based on the theory, how are family stages determined? a. number of children in the family b. the oldest child in the family c. the youngest child in the family d. years the couple has been married - CORRECT ANS>>B A mother is complaining to the nurse that her 3 y/o child often has difficulty falling and staying asleep. The following day, the child is cranky and uncooperative. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? a. asses the child's usual nighttime routine b. Assure mom that sleep and behavior are not related c. Encourage active play before bedtime d. Have mom put the child to bed only when sleepy - CORRECT ANS>>A A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a preschool-aged child regarding discipline. Which information is most beneficial? a. Children at this age lie frequently and without reason b. consequences should be natural and fit the behavior c. explaining the rules is not as important as discipline d. taking away privileges is a powerful tool for this age group- CORRECT ANS>>B A pediatric nurse examines a 7 y/o at a well-child visit. Based on Erikson's theory, which basic task does the nurse anticipate for this child? a. balance independence and self-sufficiency against uncertainty and misgiving b. develops a sense of confidence through mastery of different tasks c. develops resourcefulness to achieve and learn new things without self-reproach d. recognizes there are people in his or her life who can be trusted to take care of needs - CORRECT ANS>>B A 10 y/o child who has been hospitalized frequently and for long periods of time has the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development. Which action by the child would demonstrate that outcomes for this diagnosis have been met? a. able to play harmoniously with peers b. does own homework independently c. seeks out parental approval for activities d. selects age-appropriate games and toys - CORRECT ANS>>B A home health-care nurse sees several pediatric patients who have the nursing diagnosis of delayed growth and development. Which action by a child would indicated that outcomes have been met? a. a 3 y/o child walks backward b. a 4 y/o plays video games c. a 5 y/o child can unscrew items d. a 7 y/o child uses scissors to cut an outline figure - CORRECT ANS>>A A nurse is assessing several children during a shift at the well-child clinic. Which child demonstrates successful resolution fo the Erikson stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt? a. a 15-month-old playing one the floor with supervision b. an 18-month-old being consistently consoled by her father c. a 20-month-old using building blocks with her grandfather d. a 24-month-old being allowed to independently dress himself - CORRECT ANS>>D The nurse is preparing to educate the parents of an 8 y/o child about normal growth and development. Which info should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) a. boys and girls play equally w/ each other b. children frequently have best friends at this age c. peer approval is not yet important, but will be for teens d. puberty changes should be discussed before they occur e. typical weight gain is 4-6 lbs/year - CORRECT ANS>>B, D, E The nurse is preparing to provide info to the parents of a 14 y/o who is within normal limits for growth and development. What info is appropriate for the nurse to include? (select all that apply) a. children of this age can anticipate long-term consequences of choices b. growth, although slowed, can still be significant c. the child of this age may be able to give informed consent in some situations d. the child of this age is not normally worries about sexual identity e. peer group influence is often stronger than family influence- CORRECT ANS>>A, B, C, E When preparing a 4 y/o child for a procedure, the pediatric nurse must be aware of the child's developmental status. Which nursing action demonstrates awareness of the child's developmental status? a. demonstrating the procedure on the child's teddy bear b. providing a peer video of the procedure for the child to view c. explaining the procedure to the child the day before the actual procedure occurs d. discussing the procedure at the length with the child- CORRECT ANS>>A