PEDIATRIC NURSING GUIDE 2026
CERTIFICATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ types of anticipatory guidance that should be taught. Answer:
physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, immunizations,
health screenings, and age-appropriate activities
injury and illness prevention
nutrition
sleep
dental care
sexuality
◉ Using cow's milk is not recommended in infants under ____.
Answer: 1 year old
◉ Giving the infant a feeding bottle with soda, juice, or other sugary
drinks increases the risk of _________. Answer: tooth decay
◉ permissive parenting. Answer: parents give complete freedom for
decision making to their children, this makes the children develop
aggressive natures
,◉ dictatorial parenting. Answer: parents tend to punish children for
disobedience. These parents dictate to their children about the way
they dress and the friends they have
◉ democratic parenting. Answer: parents establish clear rules and
expectations and discuss them with the child. they teach children to
think about the consequences before doing something.
◉ While at the clinic for a newborn check-up, the new father states
"I feel a little left out of things because I can't bond with my child the
same way as my wife who is breastfeeding." What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?. Answer: "Holding, talking to,
and playing with the infant will facilitate bonding between you and
your child."
◉ Common side effects of opioids. Answer: nausea
respiratory depression
constipation
◉ adverse effects of opioids. Answer: Diarrhea
vomiting
disorientation
◉ faces pain scale. Answer: used in children 3 years and older
, ◉ One of the most effective non-pharmacological pain measures for
a preschooler includes _________, which involves playing with bubbles,
watching a favorite cartoon or movie, or playing a favorite game on a
tablet. Answer: distraction
◉ examples of physical neglect. Answer: poor or lack of hygiene
unclean or inappropriate dress
excessive school absences
malnutrition
begging or stealing food
substance abuse
vandalism or shoplifting
◉ Airborne PPE. Answer: gown, gloves, N95
*measles, tuberculocis, varicella*
◉ Contact PPE. Answer: gloves and gown
◉ Droplet PPE. Answer: gown
gloves
eye protection
CERTIFICATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED
◉ types of anticipatory guidance that should be taught. Answer:
physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, immunizations,
health screenings, and age-appropriate activities
injury and illness prevention
nutrition
sleep
dental care
sexuality
◉ Using cow's milk is not recommended in infants under ____.
Answer: 1 year old
◉ Giving the infant a feeding bottle with soda, juice, or other sugary
drinks increases the risk of _________. Answer: tooth decay
◉ permissive parenting. Answer: parents give complete freedom for
decision making to their children, this makes the children develop
aggressive natures
,◉ dictatorial parenting. Answer: parents tend to punish children for
disobedience. These parents dictate to their children about the way
they dress and the friends they have
◉ democratic parenting. Answer: parents establish clear rules and
expectations and discuss them with the child. they teach children to
think about the consequences before doing something.
◉ While at the clinic for a newborn check-up, the new father states
"I feel a little left out of things because I can't bond with my child the
same way as my wife who is breastfeeding." What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?. Answer: "Holding, talking to,
and playing with the infant will facilitate bonding between you and
your child."
◉ Common side effects of opioids. Answer: nausea
respiratory depression
constipation
◉ adverse effects of opioids. Answer: Diarrhea
vomiting
disorientation
◉ faces pain scale. Answer: used in children 3 years and older
, ◉ One of the most effective non-pharmacological pain measures for
a preschooler includes _________, which involves playing with bubbles,
watching a favorite cartoon or movie, or playing a favorite game on a
tablet. Answer: distraction
◉ examples of physical neglect. Answer: poor or lack of hygiene
unclean or inappropriate dress
excessive school absences
malnutrition
begging or stealing food
substance abuse
vandalism or shoplifting
◉ Airborne PPE. Answer: gown, gloves, N95
*measles, tuberculocis, varicella*
◉ Contact PPE. Answer: gloves and gown
◉ Droplet PPE. Answer: gown
gloves
eye protection
