PEDS FINAL 2025 EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Infants are born with some intact sensory organs and some that mature
over time. Which of the following senses is NOT considered intact at birth?
Visual acuity
6 year old Hannah presents to the ED with belly pain and bluish
discoloration around her gums. The parents report she has been easily
distracted and complaining of a metallic taste for a week. What should the
nurse suspect is causing the child's symptoms?
Lead Poisoning
,A teacher states to the school nurse, "I have a student who often just
stares at me for 15 seconds after being asked a question; then the student
blinks and asks me to repeat the question. Should I be concerned? " Which
statement should the nurse include in the response to the teacher?
The child is experiencing absence seizures
A nurse is collecting data from a 4 month old infant with meningitis. Which
of the following manifestations would the nurse expect?
High-pitched cry
Infants and young children have a higher risk for OM because of:
The natural slant of the eustachian tube.
,A toddler is admitted to the emergency department with a traumatic head
injury caused by being hit in the head with a swing in the playground.
Which is the priority for this patient's care?
Airway management
An infant is admitted with an enlarged head circumference, bulging
fontanelles and sunset eyes. Which neurological condition does the nurse
suspect?
Hydrocephalus
A 9 month old male has been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. Which
clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see in the baby?
Hypertonicity
, A child is experiencing ringing and buzzing sounds in his/her ears. This
sensation can be caused by all of the following except ________.
Nausea
Which parental statements indicate correct understanding of the care that
is needed for a pediatric patient after the insertion of tympanostomy tubes?
(Select all that apply.)
"It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure."
"It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure."
"I should restrict my child to quiet activities after surgery."
Which reflex is being assessed when a change in equilibrium occurs that
causes the child to reach his or her arms up and grasp with the fingers?
Moro
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Infants are born with some intact sensory organs and some that mature
over time. Which of the following senses is NOT considered intact at birth?
Visual acuity
6 year old Hannah presents to the ED with belly pain and bluish
discoloration around her gums. The parents report she has been easily
distracted and complaining of a metallic taste for a week. What should the
nurse suspect is causing the child's symptoms?
Lead Poisoning
,A teacher states to the school nurse, "I have a student who often just
stares at me for 15 seconds after being asked a question; then the student
blinks and asks me to repeat the question. Should I be concerned? " Which
statement should the nurse include in the response to the teacher?
The child is experiencing absence seizures
A nurse is collecting data from a 4 month old infant with meningitis. Which
of the following manifestations would the nurse expect?
High-pitched cry
Infants and young children have a higher risk for OM because of:
The natural slant of the eustachian tube.
,A toddler is admitted to the emergency department with a traumatic head
injury caused by being hit in the head with a swing in the playground.
Which is the priority for this patient's care?
Airway management
An infant is admitted with an enlarged head circumference, bulging
fontanelles and sunset eyes. Which neurological condition does the nurse
suspect?
Hydrocephalus
A 9 month old male has been diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. Which
clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see in the baby?
Hypertonicity
, A child is experiencing ringing and buzzing sounds in his/her ears. This
sensation can be caused by all of the following except ________.
Nausea
Which parental statements indicate correct understanding of the care that
is needed for a pediatric patient after the insertion of tympanostomy tubes?
(Select all that apply.)
"It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure."
"It is important for my child to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure."
"I should restrict my child to quiet activities after surgery."
Which reflex is being assessed when a change in equilibrium occurs that
causes the child to reach his or her arms up and grasp with the fingers?
Moro
