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NSG 5442 Exam 3 Quiz
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100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 100 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
comprehensive review of pediatric nursing concepts. It is suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and certification study. The detailed format allows students to effectively
reinforce their knowledge and understanding of essential nursing practices in pediatric
care.
CONTENTS
Pediatric Assessments Q1–Q23
Infectious Diseases Q24–Q55
Chronic Conditions Q56–Q85
Emergency Management Q86–Q87
Page 1
, Mental Health Q88–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
During a well-child visit, a 16-year-old male is receiving anticipatory guidance from the
family nurse practitioner (FNP) regarding safe driving practices. The patient has a new
intermediate driver's license, which in his state, permits unsupervised driving. When
counseling the patient and his parents about the highest-risk conditions for motor vehicle
crashes among adolescent drivers, the FNP should emphasize that crash risk is significantly
increased under which of the following circumstances?
Driving on a rural road with a mature adult passenger
Daytime driving with a parent in the vehicle
Weekend nighttime driving with multiple teen passengers
Driving during the week with no passengers
CORRECT ANSWER
Weekend nighttime driving with multiple teen passengers
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, Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
A 9-year-old child presents to the clinic for a well-child checkup. During auscultation, the
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) notes an irregular heart rhythm that speeds up with
inspiration and slows down with expiration. The child is asymptomatic, and the rest of the
physical examination is unremarkable. An ECG confirms a respiratory sinus arrhythmia. What
is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient?
Reassure the parents that this is a normal, benign finding and requires no further
intervention.
Refer immediately to a pediatric cardiologist for further evaluation and management.
Initiate the child on a low-dose beta-blocker to regulate the heart rhythm.
Order a 24-hour Holter monitor to assess the frequency and severity of the arrhythmia
CORRECT ANSWER
Reassure the parents that this is a normal, benign finding and requires no further intervention.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
An 18-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his parent for an annual physical. During the
visit, the adolescent discloses a history of recent violent altercations with peers and states,
"There's a lot of gun violence in my neighborhood, and I need to be able to protect myself."
He admits to recently obtaining a handgun for protection. The family nurse practitioner
(FNP) provides anticipatory guidance on firearm safety. What is the most critical
recommendation the FNP should prioritize?
Advise the pt to use a biometric gun safe for quick, authorized access to the weapon.
Recommend attending a local firearm safety course with his family to learn responsible gun
handling.
Educate the parent and pt on importance of keeping firearm stored separately from the
ammunition with the firearm locked and unloaded.
Schedule a follow-up appt in one mo. to reassess the pt mental state and risk of violence.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Educate the parent and adolescent on the importance of keeping the firearm stored separately
from the ammunition with the firearm locked and unloaded.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
During a well-child visit for a 3-year-old, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides
anticipatory guidance on home safety. The parents reveal they recently purchased a
handgun for home protection. What is the most critical safety information the FNP should
emphasize for early childhood firearm injury prevention?
Teach the child not to play with firearms and to tell a parent if they find one in the home.
Store the firearm locked and unloaded, with the ammunition locked and stored separately.
Hide the ammunition and keys separately from the firearm, and remind the child not to touch
the firearm if they see it.
Store the unloaded firearm in an unlocked, hidden location, such as a drawer or closet, to
ensure quick access in an emergency.
CORRECT ANSWER
Store the firearm locked and unloaded, with the ammunition locked and stored separately.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 5442 Exam 3 Quiz
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
100 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 100 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
comprehensive review of pediatric nursing concepts. It is suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and certification study. The detailed format allows students to effectively
reinforce their knowledge and understanding of essential nursing practices in pediatric
care.
CONTENTS
Pediatric Assessments Q1–Q23
Infectious Diseases Q24–Q55
Chronic Conditions Q56–Q85
Emergency Management Q86–Q87
Page 1
, Mental Health Q88–Q100
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 100
During a well-child visit, a 16-year-old male is receiving anticipatory guidance from the
family nurse practitioner (FNP) regarding safe driving practices. The patient has a new
intermediate driver's license, which in his state, permits unsupervised driving. When
counseling the patient and his parents about the highest-risk conditions for motor vehicle
crashes among adolescent drivers, the FNP should emphasize that crash risk is significantly
increased under which of the following circumstances?
Driving on a rural road with a mature adult passenger
Daytime driving with a parent in the vehicle
Weekend nighttime driving with multiple teen passengers
Driving during the week with no passengers
CORRECT ANSWER
Weekend nighttime driving with multiple teen passengers
Page 2
, Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 100
A 9-year-old child presents to the clinic for a well-child checkup. During auscultation, the
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) notes an irregular heart rhythm that speeds up with
inspiration and slows down with expiration. The child is asymptomatic, and the rest of the
physical examination is unremarkable. An ECG confirms a respiratory sinus arrhythmia. What
is the most appropriate next step in managing this patient?
Reassure the parents that this is a normal, benign finding and requires no further
intervention.
Refer immediately to a pediatric cardiologist for further evaluation and management.
Initiate the child on a low-dose beta-blocker to regulate the heart rhythm.
Order a 24-hour Holter monitor to assess the frequency and severity of the arrhythmia
CORRECT ANSWER
Reassure the parents that this is a normal, benign finding and requires no further intervention.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 100
An 18-year-old male is brought to the clinic by his parent for an annual physical. During the
visit, the adolescent discloses a history of recent violent altercations with peers and states,
"There's a lot of gun violence in my neighborhood, and I need to be able to protect myself."
He admits to recently obtaining a handgun for protection. The family nurse practitioner
(FNP) provides anticipatory guidance on firearm safety. What is the most critical
recommendation the FNP should prioritize?
Advise the pt to use a biometric gun safe for quick, authorized access to the weapon.
Recommend attending a local firearm safety course with his family to learn responsible gun
handling.
Educate the parent and pt on importance of keeping firearm stored separately from the
ammunition with the firearm locked and unloaded.
Schedule a follow-up appt in one mo. to reassess the pt mental state and risk of violence.
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Educate the parent and adolescent on the importance of keeping the firearm stored separately
from the ammunition with the firearm locked and unloaded.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 100
During a well-child visit for a 3-year-old, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides
anticipatory guidance on home safety. The parents reveal they recently purchased a
handgun for home protection. What is the most critical safety information the FNP should
emphasize for early childhood firearm injury prevention?
Teach the child not to play with firearms and to tell a parent if they find one in the home.
Store the firearm locked and unloaded, with the ammunition locked and stored separately.
Hide the ammunition and keys separately from the firearm, and remind the child not to touch
the firearm if they see it.
Store the unloaded firearm in an unlocked, hidden location, such as a drawer or closet, to
ensure quick access in an emergency.
CORRECT ANSWER
Store the firearm locked and unloaded, with the ammunition locked and stored separately.
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