NURS 325 peds practice test 1 (ch. 26-
31, 39, & 40) EXAM QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
A preschool child watches a nurse pour medication from a tall, thin glass to a short, wide glass. Which
statement is appropriate developmentally for this age group?
1
The amount of medicine is less.
2
The amount of medicine did not change, only its appearance.
3
Pouring medicine makes the medicine hot.
4
The glass changed shape to accommodate the medicine. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. The amount
of medicine is less.
A nurse is examining a toddler and is discussing with the mother psychosocial development according to
Erikson's theories. Based on the nurse's knowledge of Erikson, the most age-appropriate activity to
suggest to the mother at this stage is to:
1
feed lunch.
2
allow the toddler to start making choices about what to wear.
3
allow the toddler to pull a talking-duck toy.
4
,turn on a TV show with bright colors and loud songs. - CORRECT ANSWERS 2. allow the toddler
to start making choices about what to wear.
The nurse finds that an infant with a cleft palate is at risk for obstructive apnea. Which associated
findings does the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
A
Clubfoot
B
Recessed mandible
C
Abnormally placed tongue
D
Congenital amputation
E
Congenitally sparse hair - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Recessed mandible
c. Abnormally placed tongue
The nurse is caring for a child with a genetic disorder and is instructed to not give the child milk or milk
products. What type of disorder does this child probably have?
1
Phenylketonuria
2
Sickle cell disorder
3
Down syndrome
4
,Turner syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Phenylketonuria
An infant's blood glucose levels are low, and the nurse instructs the mother to perform kangaroo care.
Which condition would the nurse have assessed in the child?
1
Irregular sleep patterns
2
Reduced metabolism
3
Improper thermoregulation
4
Impaired maturation - CORRECT ANSWERS 3. Improper thermoregulation
The nurse is assessing a newborn who weighs 3 kg (7 lb). At what growth stage would the child weigh 12
kg (26 lb)?
1
Infancy
2
Toddlerhood
3
Preschool age
4
School age - CORRECT ANSWERS 2. Toddlerhood
The nurse is talking to a group of parents about different types of play in which children engage. Which
statement made by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
1
, "Parallel-play children borrow and lend play materials and sometimes attempt to control who plays in
the group."
2
"In associative play, children play independently but among other children."
3
"During onlooker play, children play alone with toys different from those used by other children in the
same area."
4
"Cooperative play is organized, and children play in a group with other children." - CORRECT ANSWERS
4. "Cooperative play is organized, and children play in a group with other children."
During a home visit, the parent of a 9-year-old child tells the nurse that after coming in from playing
outside, the child does not want to do homework. The child feels feverish. What should the nurse tell
the child's mother?
1
"Your child has a fever due to impaired thermoregulation."
2
"Your child should play indoor games for 1 hour daily."
3
"A child's body temperature increases after playing."
4
"Your child should drink milk immediately after playing." - CORRECT ANSWERS 3. A child's
body temperature increases after playing."
Which intervention should the nurse incorporate to prevent hypothermia in an infant?
1
Give hot milk or hot water to the infant at regular intervals.
2
31, 39, & 40) EXAM QUESTIONS
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
A preschool child watches a nurse pour medication from a tall, thin glass to a short, wide glass. Which
statement is appropriate developmentally for this age group?
1
The amount of medicine is less.
2
The amount of medicine did not change, only its appearance.
3
Pouring medicine makes the medicine hot.
4
The glass changed shape to accommodate the medicine. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. The amount
of medicine is less.
A nurse is examining a toddler and is discussing with the mother psychosocial development according to
Erikson's theories. Based on the nurse's knowledge of Erikson, the most age-appropriate activity to
suggest to the mother at this stage is to:
1
feed lunch.
2
allow the toddler to start making choices about what to wear.
3
allow the toddler to pull a talking-duck toy.
4
,turn on a TV show with bright colors and loud songs. - CORRECT ANSWERS 2. allow the toddler
to start making choices about what to wear.
The nurse finds that an infant with a cleft palate is at risk for obstructive apnea. Which associated
findings does the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
A
Clubfoot
B
Recessed mandible
C
Abnormally placed tongue
D
Congenital amputation
E
Congenitally sparse hair - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Recessed mandible
c. Abnormally placed tongue
The nurse is caring for a child with a genetic disorder and is instructed to not give the child milk or milk
products. What type of disorder does this child probably have?
1
Phenylketonuria
2
Sickle cell disorder
3
Down syndrome
4
,Turner syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Phenylketonuria
An infant's blood glucose levels are low, and the nurse instructs the mother to perform kangaroo care.
Which condition would the nurse have assessed in the child?
1
Irregular sleep patterns
2
Reduced metabolism
3
Improper thermoregulation
4
Impaired maturation - CORRECT ANSWERS 3. Improper thermoregulation
The nurse is assessing a newborn who weighs 3 kg (7 lb). At what growth stage would the child weigh 12
kg (26 lb)?
1
Infancy
2
Toddlerhood
3
Preschool age
4
School age - CORRECT ANSWERS 2. Toddlerhood
The nurse is talking to a group of parents about different types of play in which children engage. Which
statement made by a parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
1
, "Parallel-play children borrow and lend play materials and sometimes attempt to control who plays in
the group."
2
"In associative play, children play independently but among other children."
3
"During onlooker play, children play alone with toys different from those used by other children in the
same area."
4
"Cooperative play is organized, and children play in a group with other children." - CORRECT ANSWERS
4. "Cooperative play is organized, and children play in a group with other children."
During a home visit, the parent of a 9-year-old child tells the nurse that after coming in from playing
outside, the child does not want to do homework. The child feels feverish. What should the nurse tell
the child's mother?
1
"Your child has a fever due to impaired thermoregulation."
2
"Your child should play indoor games for 1 hour daily."
3
"A child's body temperature increases after playing."
4
"Your child should drink milk immediately after playing." - CORRECT ANSWERS 3. A child's
body temperature increases after playing."
Which intervention should the nurse incorporate to prevent hypothermia in an infant?
1
Give hot milk or hot water to the infant at regular intervals.
2
