NUR 305 PEDIATRIC NURSING MID TERM EXAM
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALE|2024/2025
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Instructor: ____________________
Exam Key (Question Formats):
• MCQ: Multiple-Choice Question — choose the ONE best answer.
• T/F: True or False — circle the correct response.
• FIB: Fill in the Blank — write the missing word/phrase.
• Case-Based: Read the short patient scenario carefully and answer based on your clinical knowledge.
• Short Answer: Write a brief response (1–2 sentences).
1. (MCQ) Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency leads to poor bone mineralization and rickets.
2. (True/False) Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months for optimal growth.
3. (FIB) Normal heart rate for infants is __________ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 120–160 bpm
Rationale: This is the normal physiological range for infants.
,1. (MCQ) Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency leads to poor bone mineralization and rickets.
2. (True/False) Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months for optimal growth.
3. (FIB) Normal heart rate for infants is __________ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 120–160 bpm
Rationale: This is the normal physiological range for infants.
4. (True/False) Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months for optimal growth.
5. (Case-Based MCQ) A 3-year-old presents with fever and cough. What is the nurse's priority?
• A. Administer antibiotics immediately
• B. Assess airway and breathing
• C. Give antipyretics first
• D. Encourage oral fluids
Correct Answer: B. Assess airway and breathing
Rationale: Airway assessment is always the first priority in pediatric care.
6. (FIB) Normal heart rate for infants is __________ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 120–160 bpm
, Rationale: This is the normal physiological range for infants.
7. (MCQ) Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency leads to poor bone mineralization and rickets.
8. (True/False) Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months for optimal growth.
9. (FIB) Normal heart rate for infants is __________ beats per minute.
Correct Answer: 120–160 bpm
Rationale: This is the normal physiological range for infants.
10. (Case-Based MCQ) A 3-year-old presents with fever and cough. What is the nurse's priority?
• A. Administer antibiotics immediately
• B. Assess airway and breathing
• C. Give antipyretics first
• D. Encourage oral fluids
Correct Answer: B. Assess airway and breathing
Rationale: Airway assessment is always the first priority in pediatric care.
11. (MCQ) Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin K