Test Bank for Essentials of Pediatric
Nursing 5th Edition By Terri Kyle and
Susan Carman, All Chapters Covered||
Latest Edition
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of
hospitalization in children under 5 years old?
A. Asthma
B. Bronchiolitis
C. Respiratory infections
D. Gastroenteritis
Respiratory infections are the leading cause of hospitalization in
young children due to immature immune systems and exposure to
pathogens.
2. The primary goal of family-centered care in pediatrics is to:
A. Minimize family involvement in care
B. Include families in decision-making and care planning
C. Focus only on the child’s medical needs
D. Reduce communication with caregivers
Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration with families to
ensure care meets both the child’s and family’s needs.
3. When assessing pain in a 3-year-old child, which tool is most
appropriate?
A. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
, B. Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS-R)
C. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
D. FLACC scale
The Faces Pain Scale is suitable for preschool-aged children who
can identify facial expressions but may not understand numerical
scales.
4. Which developmental task is typical for a toddler?
A. Learning to walk independently
B. Developing abstract thinking
C. Understanding conservation
D. Forming intimate relationships
Toddlers are in the early stages of motor development and
autonomy, including walking and basic self-care.
5. A nurse is teaching parents about preventing otitis media in
infants. Which recommendation is most appropriate?
A. Keep the infant supine during feeding
B. Limit breastfeeding
C. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke
D. Delay vaccination
Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of otitis media in
infants.
6. Which of the following immunizations is recommended at 12
months of age?
A. DTaP
B. MMR
C. HepB
D. IPV
, The MMR vaccine is administered at 12 months to protect against
measles, mumps, and rubella.
7. A 5-year-old child presents with a new onset of a barking cough at
night. The most likely diagnosis is:
A. Asthma
B. Croup
C. Pertussis
D. Bronchitis
Croup typically presents with a distinctive “barking” cough and
stridor, especially at night.
8. The nurse is assessing a school-age child for growth and
development. Which finding is expected?
A. Gains about 2 kg per year
B. Stops growing temporarily
C. Begins rapid height increase
D. Loses interest in peers
School-age children have steady growth, averaging 2 kg per year,
and show increased peer interaction.
9. When preparing a child for surgery, the most important nursing
action is to:
A. Administer preoperative medications
B. Provide age-appropriate explanations
C. Complete vital signs
D. Encourage fasting
Explaining procedures in an age-appropriate manner reduces
anxiety and promotes cooperation.
, 10. Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of
the airways with reversible airflow obstruction?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Bronchiolitis
C. Asthma
D. Pneumonia
Asthma is defined by chronic airway inflammation and
hyperresponsiveness, leading to reversible obstruction.
11. A 6-month-old infant has a weight of 8 kg and length of 65
cm. Using growth charts, the nurse notes the infant is in the 50th
percentile. This indicates:
A. Average growth compared with peers
B. Above average growth
C. Below average growth
D. Malnutrition
The 50th percentile represents median growth for age, which is
considered normal.
12. Which sign is most indicative of dehydration in an infant?
A. Cough
B. Fever
C. Sunken fontanelle
D. Rash
Sunken fontanelle is a classic sign of fluid loss in infants.
13. A child with type 1 diabetes is at risk for which acute
complication?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Nursing 5th Edition By Terri Kyle and
Susan Carman, All Chapters Covered||
Latest Edition
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of
hospitalization in children under 5 years old?
A. Asthma
B. Bronchiolitis
C. Respiratory infections
D. Gastroenteritis
Respiratory infections are the leading cause of hospitalization in
young children due to immature immune systems and exposure to
pathogens.
2. The primary goal of family-centered care in pediatrics is to:
A. Minimize family involvement in care
B. Include families in decision-making and care planning
C. Focus only on the child’s medical needs
D. Reduce communication with caregivers
Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration with families to
ensure care meets both the child’s and family’s needs.
3. When assessing pain in a 3-year-old child, which tool is most
appropriate?
A. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
, B. Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS-R)
C. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
D. FLACC scale
The Faces Pain Scale is suitable for preschool-aged children who
can identify facial expressions but may not understand numerical
scales.
4. Which developmental task is typical for a toddler?
A. Learning to walk independently
B. Developing abstract thinking
C. Understanding conservation
D. Forming intimate relationships
Toddlers are in the early stages of motor development and
autonomy, including walking and basic self-care.
5. A nurse is teaching parents about preventing otitis media in
infants. Which recommendation is most appropriate?
A. Keep the infant supine during feeding
B. Limit breastfeeding
C. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke
D. Delay vaccination
Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of otitis media in
infants.
6. Which of the following immunizations is recommended at 12
months of age?
A. DTaP
B. MMR
C. HepB
D. IPV
, The MMR vaccine is administered at 12 months to protect against
measles, mumps, and rubella.
7. A 5-year-old child presents with a new onset of a barking cough at
night. The most likely diagnosis is:
A. Asthma
B. Croup
C. Pertussis
D. Bronchitis
Croup typically presents with a distinctive “barking” cough and
stridor, especially at night.
8. The nurse is assessing a school-age child for growth and
development. Which finding is expected?
A. Gains about 2 kg per year
B. Stops growing temporarily
C. Begins rapid height increase
D. Loses interest in peers
School-age children have steady growth, averaging 2 kg per year,
and show increased peer interaction.
9. When preparing a child for surgery, the most important nursing
action is to:
A. Administer preoperative medications
B. Provide age-appropriate explanations
C. Complete vital signs
D. Encourage fasting
Explaining procedures in an age-appropriate manner reduces
anxiety and promotes cooperation.
, 10. Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of
the airways with reversible airflow obstruction?
A. Cystic fibrosis
B. Bronchiolitis
C. Asthma
D. Pneumonia
Asthma is defined by chronic airway inflammation and
hyperresponsiveness, leading to reversible obstruction.
11. A 6-month-old infant has a weight of 8 kg and length of 65
cm. Using growth charts, the nurse notes the infant is in the 50th
percentile. This indicates:
A. Average growth compared with peers
B. Above average growth
C. Below average growth
D. Malnutrition
The 50th percentile represents median growth for age, which is
considered normal.
12. Which sign is most indicative of dehydration in an infant?
A. Cough
B. Fever
C. Sunken fontanelle
D. Rash
Sunken fontanelle is a classic sign of fluid loss in infants.
13. A child with type 1 diabetes is at risk for which acute
complication?
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
