NUR 254 Child Caring Exam 3 (Prof Corner) Practice
Questions 2026 | Questions & Answers PDF
1. A 3-year-old is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. What is the priority
nursing care after this procedure?
Encouraging early ambulation
Comparing the BP of both lower extremities
Monitoring the site for bleeding
Restricting fluids until BP is established
2. If a child with Atrial Septal Defect is experiencing increased fatigue and
shortness of breath during physical activity, what nursing intervention would
be most appropriate?
Administer a diuretic to reduce fluid overload.
Schedule an immediate surgical intervention without further
assessment.
Encourage the child to engage in more physical activity to strengthen
their heart.
Assess the child's oxygen saturation and provide supplemental
oxygen if needed.
3. A school-aged child is scheduled for a minor procedure and is very nervous.
What response by the nurse is best?
Read the child a pamphlet about what to expect during the
procedure.
Explain the procedure and what to expect in simple terms
Tell the child you will have the provider "put her to sleep" during the
, procedure.
Reassure the child the procedure is too minor to worry about.
4. A child with a history of Kawasaki disease is being discharged from the
hospital. What information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching
for the parents?
Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
The risk of coronary artery aneurysms and follow-up care
The need for long-term antibiotic therapy
The importance of restricting fluid intake
5. Describe how developmental milestones for a 3-year-old can impact nursing
assessments.
Nursing assessments should consider that a 3-year-old can follow
simple instructions and express basic needs.
Nursing assessments can ignore developmental milestones as they are
not relevant.
Nursing assessments should prioritize cognitive skills over physical
skills.
Nursing assessments should focus solely on physical growth.
6. In teaching home care to parents of a child with cystic fibrosis, the nurse will
emphasize:
techniques to clear the airway.
ways to limit fluid intake.
how to provide a high-fat diet.
methods to relieve chest pain.
,7. A nurse in the emergency department is working with a nursing student.
Which student action will the nurse need to correct when caring for a child
with epiglottitis?
Place the pulse ox on the earlobe.
Take away oral fluids from the bedside.
Place cool mist oxygen therapy.
Take an oral temperature.
8. Initial symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis most commonly seen by
physicians include:
Generalized edema and anorexia
Flank pain and pyuria
Fever and hypotension
Periorbital edema and hematuria
9. What is the name of the pain scale commonly used for preschoolers aged 3-
4 years?
Numeric pain scale
FLACC scale
Wong-Baker FACES scale
Visual analog scale
10. Describe how Atrial Septal Defect can impact a child's overall health and
development.
Atrial Septal Defect has no significant impact on health and is often
asymptomatic.
Atrial Septal Defect can lead to increased blood flow to the lungs,
, causing respiratory issues and affecting growth and development.
Atrial Septal Defect causes a decrease in blood flow to the brain,
resulting in cognitive delays.
Atrial Septal Defect primarily affects the heart's electrical system,
leading to arrhythmias.
11. According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary psychosocial challenge
faced by adolescents?
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs. Isolation
12. What type of immunity is developed after exposure to a pathogen?
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Acquired immunity
Natural immunity
13. Describe how the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is utilized in assessing pain in
children.
The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) allows children to rate their pain
on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means no pain and 10 means the
worst pain imaginable.
The NRS requires children to describe their pain in words rather than
numbers.
The NRS is used only for adults and not applicable to children.
Questions 2026 | Questions & Answers PDF
1. A 3-year-old is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. What is the priority
nursing care after this procedure?
Encouraging early ambulation
Comparing the BP of both lower extremities
Monitoring the site for bleeding
Restricting fluids until BP is established
2. If a child with Atrial Septal Defect is experiencing increased fatigue and
shortness of breath during physical activity, what nursing intervention would
be most appropriate?
Administer a diuretic to reduce fluid overload.
Schedule an immediate surgical intervention without further
assessment.
Encourage the child to engage in more physical activity to strengthen
their heart.
Assess the child's oxygen saturation and provide supplemental
oxygen if needed.
3. A school-aged child is scheduled for a minor procedure and is very nervous.
What response by the nurse is best?
Read the child a pamphlet about what to expect during the
procedure.
Explain the procedure and what to expect in simple terms
Tell the child you will have the provider "put her to sleep" during the
, procedure.
Reassure the child the procedure is too minor to worry about.
4. A child with a history of Kawasaki disease is being discharged from the
hospital. What information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching
for the parents?
Signs and symptoms of respiratory distress
The risk of coronary artery aneurysms and follow-up care
The need for long-term antibiotic therapy
The importance of restricting fluid intake
5. Describe how developmental milestones for a 3-year-old can impact nursing
assessments.
Nursing assessments should consider that a 3-year-old can follow
simple instructions and express basic needs.
Nursing assessments can ignore developmental milestones as they are
not relevant.
Nursing assessments should prioritize cognitive skills over physical
skills.
Nursing assessments should focus solely on physical growth.
6. In teaching home care to parents of a child with cystic fibrosis, the nurse will
emphasize:
techniques to clear the airway.
ways to limit fluid intake.
how to provide a high-fat diet.
methods to relieve chest pain.
,7. A nurse in the emergency department is working with a nursing student.
Which student action will the nurse need to correct when caring for a child
with epiglottitis?
Place the pulse ox on the earlobe.
Take away oral fluids from the bedside.
Place cool mist oxygen therapy.
Take an oral temperature.
8. Initial symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis most commonly seen by
physicians include:
Generalized edema and anorexia
Flank pain and pyuria
Fever and hypotension
Periorbital edema and hematuria
9. What is the name of the pain scale commonly used for preschoolers aged 3-
4 years?
Numeric pain scale
FLACC scale
Wong-Baker FACES scale
Visual analog scale
10. Describe how Atrial Septal Defect can impact a child's overall health and
development.
Atrial Septal Defect has no significant impact on health and is often
asymptomatic.
Atrial Septal Defect can lead to increased blood flow to the lungs,
, causing respiratory issues and affecting growth and development.
Atrial Septal Defect causes a decrease in blood flow to the brain,
resulting in cognitive delays.
Atrial Septal Defect primarily affects the heart's electrical system,
leading to arrhythmias.
11. According to Erikson's theory, what is the primary psychosocial challenge
faced by adolescents?
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
Intimacy vs. Isolation
12. What type of immunity is developed after exposure to a pathogen?
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Acquired immunity
Natural immunity
13. Describe how the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is utilized in assessing pain in
children.
The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) allows children to rate their pain
on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means no pain and 10 means the
worst pain imaginable.
The NRS requires children to describe their pain in words rather than
numbers.
The NRS is used only for adults and not applicable to children.
