CS PEDS PRACTICE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
The practical nurse (PN) identifies an increased frequency of otitis media
(OM) is children who are coming to the clinic. Based on this finding, which
age group should the PN monitor a child for signs and symptoms of OM? -
CorreCt Answers -Toddler
Which finding should the practical nurse confirm with the parents of an
infant who is admitted with possible intussusception? - CorreCt Answers -
red currant jelly stools
The mother of a male newborn calls the clinic to inquire about the
formation of a yellow crust over her son's circumcision area. What
information should the practical nurse (PN) provide? - CorreCt Answers -
do not remove the yellow crust from the site
Which preoperative action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to
implement for a newborn with meningomyelocele? - CorreCt Answers -
minimize the risk for infection
The PN is checking the musculoskeletal system of a one month old infant
during a well child visit. Which finding should the PN report to the
healthcare provider? - CorreCt Answers -one leg is shorter than the other.
Which physiological difference is present in a 3 month old infant that
affects oral drug absorption rates? - CorreCt Answers -variable pancreatic
enzyme activity
, The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer an intramuscular
immunization to a 6 month old infant. What site should the PN select? -
CorreCt Answers -vastus lateralis
The mother of a young child with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) who needs
insulin injections at home tells the practical nurse (PN) that she is afraid
she does not know what to do properly. Which action is most important for
the PN implement to decrease the mother's apprehension? - CorreCt
Answers -observe the mother while she administers an insulin injection
The mother of a child with croup is having barking, coughing episodes calls
the clinic for assistance. What action should the practical nurse (PN)
recommend that the mother implement first? - CorreCt Answers -sit with
the child in bathroom with a hot shower running
A 6 year old who had a tonsillectomy 12 hours ago is complaining of thirst.
What should the practical nurse (PN) offer? - CorreCt Answers -Popsicle
Which first aid action should the practical nurse implement for a child who
has sustained a second degree thermal burn? - CorreCt Answers -immerse
the burned area in cold water
What information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the
parents of a 3 month old infant about liquid medication administration? -
CorreCt Answers -use an oral syringe to place the medication in the side of
the infant's mouth
ANSWERS.
The practical nurse (PN) identifies an increased frequency of otitis media
(OM) is children who are coming to the clinic. Based on this finding, which
age group should the PN monitor a child for signs and symptoms of OM? -
CorreCt Answers -Toddler
Which finding should the practical nurse confirm with the parents of an
infant who is admitted with possible intussusception? - CorreCt Answers -
red currant jelly stools
The mother of a male newborn calls the clinic to inquire about the
formation of a yellow crust over her son's circumcision area. What
information should the practical nurse (PN) provide? - CorreCt Answers -
do not remove the yellow crust from the site
Which preoperative action is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to
implement for a newborn with meningomyelocele? - CorreCt Answers -
minimize the risk for infection
The PN is checking the musculoskeletal system of a one month old infant
during a well child visit. Which finding should the PN report to the
healthcare provider? - CorreCt Answers -one leg is shorter than the other.
Which physiological difference is present in a 3 month old infant that
affects oral drug absorption rates? - CorreCt Answers -variable pancreatic
enzyme activity
, The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer an intramuscular
immunization to a 6 month old infant. What site should the PN select? -
CorreCt Answers -vastus lateralis
The mother of a young child with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) who needs
insulin injections at home tells the practical nurse (PN) that she is afraid
she does not know what to do properly. Which action is most important for
the PN implement to decrease the mother's apprehension? - CorreCt
Answers -observe the mother while she administers an insulin injection
The mother of a child with croup is having barking, coughing episodes calls
the clinic for assistance. What action should the practical nurse (PN)
recommend that the mother implement first? - CorreCt Answers -sit with
the child in bathroom with a hot shower running
A 6 year old who had a tonsillectomy 12 hours ago is complaining of thirst.
What should the practical nurse (PN) offer? - CorreCt Answers -Popsicle
Which first aid action should the practical nurse implement for a child who
has sustained a second degree thermal burn? - CorreCt Answers -immerse
the burned area in cold water
What information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the
parents of a 3 month old infant about liquid medication administration? -
CorreCt Answers -use an oral syringe to place the medication in the side of
the infant's mouth
