NSG 3600 (Peds) Exam 1 and Exam 2 2026
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NSG 3600 (Peds) Exam 1
The pediatric nurse assess the toddler's fine motor skills by observing which task?
a. buttoning a shirt
b. writing with a pencil
c. holding a spoon to eat
d. using the pincer grasp ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
According to Piaget, an infant uses his or her senses to learn and explore the
environment. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement to
determine object permanence?
a. playing the game of peek-a-boo
b. encouraging the infant to shake a rattle
c. pushing a button on an overhead mobile
d. placing the child in a stroller and going for a walk ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------A
,The pediatric nurse is promoting anticipatory guidance about safety to the
mother of a 10 month old infant. Which statement is not appropriate for the
nurse to include in the teaching session?
a. "do not leave small objects on the floor because your baby will be crawling
soon"
b. "keep the side rails up to prevent your baby from falling out of the crib"
c. "put safety locks on all cabinets to prevent accidents"
d. "allow your baby to stay alone for short periods of time to promote
independence" ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
The mother of a 26 month old toddler tells the pediatric nurse that she is having
trouble disciplining her daughter. The mother states, "she really knows how to
put me to my limit. I don't know what to do with her!" Which response by the
nurse is the most therapeutic?
a. "the terrible twos are a difficult time. You have to show her that you are boss!"
b. "when she does something wrong, tell her she is a bad girl and has to be
punished for her actions"
c. "A 2-minute time-out combines with praise for good behavior is very effective
for this age groups"
d. "take away her favorite doll and tell her that she cannot have it back until she
changes her behavior" ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
The parents of a toddler asks the nurse how to best prepare the toddler for a
planned medical procedure. What should the nurse recognize when answering
the toddler's parents?
,a. the toddler is too young to understand what will happen and does not need an
explanation
b. the use of short explanations can best help the toddler understand the planned
procedure
c. allowing the toddler to explore the procedure room may be helpful
d. it is beneficial for the nurse to demonstrate the upcoming procedure to the
toddler ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
The father of a 4y/o is concerned about his son's reaction to an injury of his
friend. He told the nurse that the child stayed in his room over the weekend and
cried himself to sleep. When the pediatric nurse questioned the child, he
described an argument that he and his friend had about a week proper to his
friends injury. Based on the assessment, what is this preschool child exhibiting?
a. magical thinking
b. inferiority
c. guilt complex
d. a morality issue ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
What is not a key aspect in a teen's environment that helps when making good
decisions?
a. ability to think abstractly
b. ability to use deductive reasoning
c. ability to make long-term plans
d. ability to use logical thinking ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
, A nurse is planning an educational class for new families based on Duvall's family
development theory. Based on the theory, how are family stages determined?
a. number of children in the family
b. the oldest child in the family
c. the youngest child in the family
d. years the couple has been married ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
A mother is complaining to the nurse that her 3 y/o child often has difficulty
falling and staying asleep. The following day, the child is cranky and
uncooperative. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. asses the child's usual nighttime routine
b. Assure mom that sleep and behavior are not related
c. Encourage active play before bedtime
d. Have mom put the child to bed only when sleepy ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------A
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a preschool-aged
child regarding discipline. Which information is most beneficial?
a. Children at this age lie frequently and without reason
b. consequences should be natural and fit the behavior
c. explaining the rules is not as important as discipline
d. taking away privileges is a powerful tool for this age group ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------B
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NSG 3600 (Peds) Exam 1
The pediatric nurse assess the toddler's fine motor skills by observing which task?
a. buttoning a shirt
b. writing with a pencil
c. holding a spoon to eat
d. using the pincer grasp ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
According to Piaget, an infant uses his or her senses to learn and explore the
environment. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement to
determine object permanence?
a. playing the game of peek-a-boo
b. encouraging the infant to shake a rattle
c. pushing a button on an overhead mobile
d. placing the child in a stroller and going for a walk ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------A
,The pediatric nurse is promoting anticipatory guidance about safety to the
mother of a 10 month old infant. Which statement is not appropriate for the
nurse to include in the teaching session?
a. "do not leave small objects on the floor because your baby will be crawling
soon"
b. "keep the side rails up to prevent your baby from falling out of the crib"
c. "put safety locks on all cabinets to prevent accidents"
d. "allow your baby to stay alone for short periods of time to promote
independence" ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
The mother of a 26 month old toddler tells the pediatric nurse that she is having
trouble disciplining her daughter. The mother states, "she really knows how to
put me to my limit. I don't know what to do with her!" Which response by the
nurse is the most therapeutic?
a. "the terrible twos are a difficult time. You have to show her that you are boss!"
b. "when she does something wrong, tell her she is a bad girl and has to be
punished for her actions"
c. "A 2-minute time-out combines with praise for good behavior is very effective
for this age groups"
d. "take away her favorite doll and tell her that she cannot have it back until she
changes her behavior" ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
The parents of a toddler asks the nurse how to best prepare the toddler for a
planned medical procedure. What should the nurse recognize when answering
the toddler's parents?
,a. the toddler is too young to understand what will happen and does not need an
explanation
b. the use of short explanations can best help the toddler understand the planned
procedure
c. allowing the toddler to explore the procedure room may be helpful
d. it is beneficial for the nurse to demonstrate the upcoming procedure to the
toddler ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
The father of a 4y/o is concerned about his son's reaction to an injury of his
friend. He told the nurse that the child stayed in his room over the weekend and
cried himself to sleep. When the pediatric nurse questioned the child, he
described an argument that he and his friend had about a week proper to his
friends injury. Based on the assessment, what is this preschool child exhibiting?
a. magical thinking
b. inferiority
c. guilt complex
d. a morality issue ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
What is not a key aspect in a teen's environment that helps when making good
decisions?
a. ability to think abstractly
b. ability to use deductive reasoning
c. ability to make long-term plans
d. ability to use logical thinking ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
, A nurse is planning an educational class for new families based on Duvall's family
development theory. Based on the theory, how are family stages determined?
a. number of children in the family
b. the oldest child in the family
c. the youngest child in the family
d. years the couple has been married ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
A mother is complaining to the nurse that her 3 y/o child often has difficulty
falling and staying asleep. The following day, the child is cranky and
uncooperative. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. asses the child's usual nighttime routine
b. Assure mom that sleep and behavior are not related
c. Encourage active play before bedtime
d. Have mom put the child to bed only when sleepy ---------CORRECT ANSWER------
-----------A
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a preschool-aged
child regarding discipline. Which information is most beneficial?
a. Children at this age lie frequently and without reason
b. consequences should be natural and fit the behavior
c. explaining the rules is not as important as discipline
d. taking away privileges is a powerful tool for this age group ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------B
