ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING 5TH EDITION BY TERRI KYLE
AND SUSAN CARMAN 200 EXAM QUESTIONS UPDATED 2026/2027 ||
PEDIATRIC NURSING FUNDAMENTALS || GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT
& FAMILY-CENTERED CARE || VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE || GRADED A+
150 exam questions and answers
The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the
focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best
describes the current definition of health?
a. Health is described as an 'absence of disease.'
b. Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group
c. Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
d. Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all
children. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
The student nurse is learning about the past history of child health and health
care in the United States. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of
health care in the past and current centuries?
a. In past centuries in the US, teh health of the country was better than it is
today due to the simpler style of living.
b. In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life expectancy has
increased due to technological advances.
c. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, urban public health improvements
made cities healthier places for growing children
d. By the late 20th century, unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases
had become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old. -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates,
infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an
increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?
a. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
,b. Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases.
c. Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants.
d. Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the US Surgeon General's Report, Healthy
People. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care
agenda?
a. The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing.
b. The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations
for low income population.
c. The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student
nurses.
d. THe nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence based practices in nursing to
present at a hospital training seminar. - CORRECT ANSWER -B
When assessing a family for barriers to health care, the nurse documents checks
for psychosocial barriers. What is an example of this type of health care deficit?
a. Academic difficulties
b. Respiratory illness
c. Poor sanitation
d. Inherited diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -A
When integrating the principles of family centered care, the nurse would include
which concept?
a. Parents want nurses to make decisions about their child's treatment
b. Families are unable to make informed decisions
c. People have taken increased responsibility for their own health
,d. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions -
CORRECT ANSWER -C
The nurse is caring for a 2 week old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which
activity would deviate from the characteristics of family centered care?
a. Softening unpleasant information or prognoses
b. Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care
c. Collaborating with the child and family as equals
d. Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes - CORRECT ANSWER
-A
The nurse is caring for a 14 year old girl with multiple health problems. Which
of the following activities would best reflect evidence based practice by the
nurse?
a. Following blood pressure monitoring recommendations
b. Determining how often teh vital signs are monitored
c. Using hospital protocol for ordering diagnostic tests
d. Deciding the prescribed medication dose - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The nurse is caring for a 10 year old boy with a neuroblastoma. Which activities
best describe the role of the nurse as a care coordinator, collaborator, and
consultant? SATA
a. Collaborating with the family throughout the care path.
b. Advancing the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs.
c. Informing children and families of their rights and options.
d. Coordinating care provided by the interdisciplinary team.
e. Ensuring that the child's family's needs are met through activities such as
support groups.
f. Providing appropriate client education based on the child's developmental
level. - CORRECT ANSWER -A, D, E
, The pediatric nurse operates according to the standards of professional
performance according to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and
Standards of Pediatric Nursing Practice. Which statements accurately reflect
these standards? SATA
a. The pediatric nurse uses research findings in practice and participates in the
generation of new knowledge.
b. The pediatric nurse plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care regardless
of the cost and it's impact on practice.
c. The pediatric nurse acts as an advocate for the hospital staff, physicians, and
other health care team members involved in the care of the child.
d. The pediatric nurse's decisions and actions in all areas of practice are
determined in an ethica manner.
e. The pediatric nurse collaborates with the child, family, and physician in
providing care for the child.
f. The health care administrators, not the pediatric nurses, are responsible for im
- CORRECT ANSWER -A, D, E
The nurse is providing home care for a 6 year old girl with multiple medical
challenges. Which activities are part of the educator role of the nurse? SATA
a. Arranging for a physical therapy session
b. Teaching parents to administer albuterol
c. Reminding a parent to give a full course of antibiotics
d. Giving a DTaP vaccination at the proper interval.
e. Showing the parents how to perform proper hand hygiene.
f. Integrating research findings to establish evidence based practice -
CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, E
The neonatal nurse researches the neonatal and mortality rates in the US. Which
statements accurately describe these measurements of child health? SATA
a. Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28
days of life per 1,000 live births.
AND SUSAN CARMAN 200 EXAM QUESTIONS UPDATED 2026/2027 ||
PEDIATRIC NURSING FUNDAMENTALS || GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT
& FAMILY-CENTERED CARE || VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE || GRADED A+
150 exam questions and answers
The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the
focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best
describes the current definition of health?
a. Health is described as an 'absence of disease.'
b. Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group
c. Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
d. Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all
children. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
The student nurse is learning about the past history of child health and health
care in the United States. Which statement accurately reflects the condition of
health care in the past and current centuries?
a. In past centuries in the US, teh health of the country was better than it is
today due to the simpler style of living.
b. In the current century, mortality rates are high, but life expectancy has
increased due to technological advances.
c. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, urban public health improvements
made cities healthier places for growing children
d. By the late 20th century, unintentional injuries rather than infectious diseases
had become the leading cause of death for children older than 1 year old. -
CORRECT ANSWER -D
The nurse is administering a number of therapeutic interventions for neonates,
infants, and children on the pediatric unit. Which intervention contributes to an
increase in chronic illness seen in early childhood?
a. Administering antibiotics to prevent lethal infections
,b. Vaccinating children to prevent childhood diseases.
c. Using mechanical ventilation for premature infants.
d. Using corticosteroids as a treatment for asthma. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the US Surgeon General's Report, Healthy
People. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care
agenda?
a. The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing.
b. The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations
for low income population.
c. The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student
nurses.
d. THe nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence based practices in nursing to
present at a hospital training seminar. - CORRECT ANSWER -B
When assessing a family for barriers to health care, the nurse documents checks
for psychosocial barriers. What is an example of this type of health care deficit?
a. Academic difficulties
b. Respiratory illness
c. Poor sanitation
d. Inherited diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -A
When integrating the principles of family centered care, the nurse would include
which concept?
a. Parents want nurses to make decisions about their child's treatment
b. Families are unable to make informed decisions
c. People have taken increased responsibility for their own health
,d. Families require little information to make appropriate decisions -
CORRECT ANSWER -C
The nurse is caring for a 2 week old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which
activity would deviate from the characteristics of family centered care?
a. Softening unpleasant information or prognoses
b. Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care
c. Collaborating with the child and family as equals
d. Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes - CORRECT ANSWER
-A
The nurse is caring for a 14 year old girl with multiple health problems. Which
of the following activities would best reflect evidence based practice by the
nurse?
a. Following blood pressure monitoring recommendations
b. Determining how often teh vital signs are monitored
c. Using hospital protocol for ordering diagnostic tests
d. Deciding the prescribed medication dose - CORRECT ANSWER -A
The nurse is caring for a 10 year old boy with a neuroblastoma. Which activities
best describe the role of the nurse as a care coordinator, collaborator, and
consultant? SATA
a. Collaborating with the family throughout the care path.
b. Advancing the interests of children and their families by knowing their needs.
c. Informing children and families of their rights and options.
d. Coordinating care provided by the interdisciplinary team.
e. Ensuring that the child's family's needs are met through activities such as
support groups.
f. Providing appropriate client education based on the child's developmental
level. - CORRECT ANSWER -A, D, E
, The pediatric nurse operates according to the standards of professional
performance according to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and
Standards of Pediatric Nursing Practice. Which statements accurately reflect
these standards? SATA
a. The pediatric nurse uses research findings in practice and participates in the
generation of new knowledge.
b. The pediatric nurse plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care regardless
of the cost and it's impact on practice.
c. The pediatric nurse acts as an advocate for the hospital staff, physicians, and
other health care team members involved in the care of the child.
d. The pediatric nurse's decisions and actions in all areas of practice are
determined in an ethica manner.
e. The pediatric nurse collaborates with the child, family, and physician in
providing care for the child.
f. The health care administrators, not the pediatric nurses, are responsible for im
- CORRECT ANSWER -A, D, E
The nurse is providing home care for a 6 year old girl with multiple medical
challenges. Which activities are part of the educator role of the nurse? SATA
a. Arranging for a physical therapy session
b. Teaching parents to administer albuterol
c. Reminding a parent to give a full course of antibiotics
d. Giving a DTaP vaccination at the proper interval.
e. Showing the parents how to perform proper hand hygiene.
f. Integrating research findings to establish evidence based practice -
CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, E
The neonatal nurse researches the neonatal and mortality rates in the US. Which
statements accurately describe these measurements of child health? SATA
a. Neonatal mortality is the number of infant deaths occurring in the first 28
days of life per 1,000 live births.
