Pediatric NP Exam Questions
EXAM 3 2025 -2026 latest upgrade
The mother of a a
newborn brings the
baby to the clinic
because she is afraid
something is wrong
with her baby ("his
head is so big"). The
PNP responds that:
a. "this is normal. The
head of a newborn is
proportionately large
to the rest of the
body"
b. "Yes, this does
appear abnormal. I will
make an appointment
for the baby to be
seen by a
neurologist."
,d. "your head
appears large so it
is probably
genetic."
A healthy 12yo female is a
at the clinic for a well
checkup. On physical
examination, a marked
elevation of the right
scapula and right
thoracic hump and
spinal curve abnormally
are noted. Spinal films
indicate 20 degree
curve. The PNP should:
a. refer the patient to an
orthopedist
b. monitor the patient
every 3 mo until
menarche
c. refer the patient for
physical therapy
d. recommend bedrest and
back brace
What is the % of risk b
an autosomal
dominant gene is being
passed on to each
offspring?
a. 25
b. 50
c. 100
,d. none
, A 13yo female is at the a
clinic for a routine check
up. What presenting
symptoms might alert
the PNP to the presence
of a possible genetic
disorder?
a. <10% on growth
chart, Tanner I, and
learning difficulties
b. Precocious puberty,
developmental
delays, gifted piano
player
c. Lactose
intolerance,
frequent ear
infections, speech
delays
d. Peanut allergy, right-
sided weakness, and
exhibits bullying
behavior
The parents of a son d
with hemophilia are
considering another
pregnancy. The
mother has been
identified as a carrier of
the hemophilia gene.
What chance does