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NUR 370 – Pediatric Nursing | Exam 1 (100 Questions) | Growth & Development, Pain, Hospitalization

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This document contains 100 fully solved multiple-choice questions from NUR 370: Pediatric Nursing, structured to reflect the scope of Exam 1 from a university-level nursing program in the 2025/2026 academic year. Each question is paired with its correct answer and aligns with standard nursing curriculum guidelines. Topics comprehensively covered include child growth and development (Erikson, Piaget), pediatric pharmacology and dosage safety (e.g., insulin, heparin, narcotics), family-centered care, therapeutic communication, chronic illness management, pediatric assessment techniques, immunization, and psychosocial considerations of hospitalized children and their families. The content strongly emphasizes clinical decision-making, developmental stages, age-appropriate nursing interventions, and safety precautions—making it an ideal tool for both foundational understanding and practical exam preparation. Best suited for: – Undergraduate Nursing students – Pediatric Nursing electives – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or BSN programs – NCLEX preparation (especially pediatric sections) – Healthcare professionals refreshing their pediatric knowledge The material is structured to mirror real-world exam formats and supports both independent review and group study. It is especially beneficial for learners focused on child health, family nursing care, and early intervention strategies in acute and community settings. Keywords: pediatric nursing, NUR 370, growth and development, pediatric care, developmental stages, family-centered care, therapeutic play, pediatric pain management, hospitalized children, Piaget stages, Erikson theory, immunization, child abuse, medication safety, fluid management, child psychology, pediatric assessment, NCLEX pediatric, pediatric pharmacology, childhood obesity, chronic illness in children

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NUR 370 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
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When a child is hospitalized, one component of their plan of care is the use

of therapeutic play. This care is often provided by a(n) __. - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Child life specialist


Having explanations for all procedures and selecting their own meals from

hospital menus is an important coping mechanism for which age-group? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔School-age children


Which therapeutic approach will best help a 7-year-old child cope with a

lengthy course of intravenous antibiotic therapy? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Allow

the child to participate in injection play

,Home care is being considered for a young child who is ventilator

dependent. Which factor is most important in deciding whether home care

is appropriate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Preparation and training of family


A designated safe place can enhance the child's security while in the

hospital. For example, intrusive procedures that may cause discomfort or

anxiety are best done in the child's room. Is this statement true or false? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔False


What is the best action for the nurse to take when a 5-year-old child who

requires another 2 days of IV antibiotics cries, screams, and resists having

the IV restarted? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Let the child decide which color arm

board to use with the IV

The nurse is discussing toddler development with the mother of a 2 1/2-

year-old child. Which statement by the mother indicates she has an

understanding of how to help her daughter succeed in a developmental

task while hospitalized? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"I encourage my daughter to do

things for herself when she can."

,The home health nurse outlines short- and long-term goals for a 10-year-

old child with many complex health problems. Who should agree on these

goals? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Child, family, and all professionals involved


Based on concepts related to the normal growth and development of

children, which child would have the most difficulty with separation from

family during hospitalization? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A 15-month-old toddler


Which intervention helps a hospitalized toddler feel a sense of control? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Follow the child's usual routines for feeding and bedtime


Which question most likely elicits information about how a family is coping

with a child's hospitalization? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"How has your child's

hospitalization affected your family?"

Which is the most developmentally appropriate intervention when working

with the hospitalized adolescent? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Encourage peers to call

and visit when the adolescent's condition allows

A 3-year-old child cries, kicks, and clings to the father when the parents try

to leave the hospital room. What is the nurse's best response to the

parents about this behavior? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Your child is showing a

normal response to the stress of hospitalization."

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, What is the best explanation for a 2-year-old child who is quiet and

withdrawn on the fourth day of a hospital admission? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The

child is experiencing the despair stage of separation

Which play activity should the nurse implement to enhance deep breathing

exercises for a toddler? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Blowing bubbles


What should the nurse advise the mother of a 4-year-old child to bring with

her child to the outpatient surgery center on the day of surgery? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔One of the child's favorite toys


A 3 1/2-year-old child who is toilet trained has had several "accidents"

since hospital admission. What is the nurse's best action in this situation? -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Follow home routines of elimination


What is the best nursing response to the mother of a 4-year-old child who

asks what she can do to help the child cope with a sibling's repeated

hospitalizations? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Help the mother give the child a simple

explanation of the treatment, and encourage the mother to have the child

visit the hospitalized sibling

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