Pediatrics FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers (Multiple Choice Exam) 100% Verified

Pediatrics FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers
(Multiple Choice Exam) 100% Verified


1. The Emergency room nurse is concerned about what findings when a 5 month old infa
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nt is assessed?
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A. Anterior Fontanel is closed t t t



B. Child rolls from side to side t t t t t



C. Child is able to lift head t t t t t



D. Rooting reflex has disapeared: A.Anterior Fontanel is Closed
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2. The parents of a 3 month old are instructed to have all family members and caregivers t
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o have there tdap and dtap booster vaccines to prevent the potentially fatal illness?
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A. Rubella
B. Mumps
C. Measles
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3. A first time mother wants to start her 6 month old on solid foods .The nurse would educate t
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he parent that she should begin with what food choices?
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A. any food the family is eating
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C. Rice cereal mixed with whole cows milk
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D. Rice cereal for infants mixed with formula: D.Rice cereal for infants mixed with formula
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4. A 7 month child that was full term is in a clinic for a well child visit . A early intervention con
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sult would be indicated for which of the following findings? Select all that apply
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C. Does not roll over t t t




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,D. Stranger anxiety: B.Head lag
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C.Does not roll over
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5. A 9 month old is in for there well child visit the child has met all milestones. The nurse will pr
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ovide additional health and safety information and educates her on foods to avoid until 1 yr of
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age.What would she include? Select all that apply
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B. Honey




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,C. Peanuts
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6. The mother of a 2 year old is concerned that her child is a picky eater .He is gaining weight a
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nd is in the 75th percentile on the growth chart ?The nurse would respond with the following
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statement

A. This is normal development for a 2 year old
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B. I will set up a appointment with a nutrition expert
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C. Force him to eat all the food on his plate t t t t t t t t t



D. You need to follow up with a gastroenterologist: A.This is normal develop-
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ment for a 2 year old
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7. Themother of a 2month old calls andstates her child was inthe Emergency room and has be
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en diagnosed with colic .The nurse explains that colic is ?
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A. Self limiting resolves around 12-16 weekst t t t t



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C. Intolerance to soy based formula t t t t



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8. What statements are true regarding the back to sleep campaign to prevent Sudden Infant
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Death Syndrome? Select all that apply
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A. The back to sleep campaign has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS
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B. the child should be placed prone t t t t t



C. the child should be placed supinet t t t t



D. With the back to sleep campaign the child is at greater risk for plagiocep: A. The back to slee
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p campaign has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS
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C.the child should be placed supine
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D.With the back to sleep campaign the child is at greater risk for plagiocep
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9. The nurse is assessing a 3 year old what would be appropriate action to prepare the chi
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ld for the exam ?
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, A. Don't allow the child to hold a toy it may annoy the doctor
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B. allow the child to sit on parents lap
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C. Use medical terminology so the child doesn't understand the exam
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D. Separate the child from the parent: B. allow the child to sit on parents lap
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10. A 12 month old is at her well child visit .What abnormal finding needs to be reported to t
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he provider?
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