NURS 232 PEDS EXAM 2 LATEST 2025-2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview:
This exam evaluates knowledge of advanced pediatric nursing care, disease
management, pharmacology, growth and development, and family-centered
interventions. The 300-question set is carefully verified for accuracy and detail,
giving students both the correct answers and the rationale to deepen clinical
understanding.
Key Features:
✅ 300 authentic exam questions with detailed, verified answers.
✅ Fully updated for the 2025–2026 academic cycle.
✅ Covers critical pediatric topics:
o Pediatric growth, nutrition, and developmental milestones
o Pediatric disease processes (acute & chronic conditions)
o Pediatric medication safety and calculations
o Respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and GI disorders in children
o Communicable diseases & vaccination protocols
o Pediatric emergency care and critical interventions
o Family-centered, ethical, and culturally competent care
✅ Verified A+ accuracy, reflecting real exam rigor.
✅ Includes detailed rationales for deeper learning and mastery.
Purpose:
To provide realistic pediatric exam preparation with detailed
explanations.
To strengthen student knowledge for both course exams and NCLEX
success.
, To help students pass NURS 232 Pediatrics Exam 2 confidently on the
first attempt.
Recommended For:
Nursing students taking NURS 232 – Pediatrics Exam 2.
BSN and ADN students preparing for pediatrics coursework.
Learners needing detailed rationales to reinforce clinical reasoning.
Nursing educators seeking reliable study material for student review.
✅ With 300 verified questions and detailed correct answers, this resource is the
most thorough and up-to-date prep tool for mastering NURS 232 Pediatrics
Exam 2 (2025–2026).
1.A child's asthma would be considered intermittent and controlled if:
a) their normal activity is somewhat limited by their asthma
b) they have daily nighttime awakening w/ asthma symptoms
c) they have daily symptoms of their asthma
d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year - ANSWER-d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
.*refer to Table 20-5 Classification of Asthma
*a) moderate persistent; b) severe persistent; c) moderate persistent
2.A child's asthma would be considered in the yellow zone when:
a) PEFR is <50% of their personal best and they have symptoms
b) PEFR is 50-80% of their personal best and they have symptoms
c) PEFR is 50-80% of their personal best and they do not have symptoms
d) PEFR is 80-100% of their personal best and they do not have symptoms - ANSWER-b) PEFR is 50-80%
of their personal best and they have symptoms
*developing breathing problems
,*refer to "Families Want to Know- Using Expiratory Peak Flow Meter" *a)
is red zone; d) is green zone
3.Apnea in an infant is defined as a pause in or absence of respiration's for more than: a)
10 secs
b) 20 secs
c) 45 sec
d) 1 min - ANSWER-b) 20 secs
**normal if <20 sec
4.Which of the following is an effective anti-inflammatory meds for asthma control?
a) Beta2 adrenergic agonists
b) Inhaled corticosteroids
c) Leukotriene receptor antagonists
d) Mast cell stabilizer - ANSWER-b) Inhaled corticosteroids (ex: fluticasone)
*a) quick relief bronchodilator; c)both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory d) anti-inflammatory for
allergen exposure
*refer to "Medications Used to Treat: Asthma"
5.The school nurse goes to the soccer field when a 7 yr old student w/ asthma is coughing, wheezing,
and having trouble catching her breath. The nurse should give which med? a) albuterol
b) fluticasone [flovent]
c) prednisone
d) montelukast [singular] - ANSWER-a) albuterol
*short acting beta2 agonist; quick relief med
*b=inhaled corticosteroid, c= corticosteroid, d=leukotriene receptor agonist
6.Respiratory failure occurs when:
a) retractions and an increased RR
, b)body can no longer maintain effective gas exchange
c) periodic pause in respiration up to 20 secs - ANSWER-b) body can no longer maintain effective gas
exchange
7.Which nursing interventions are important for an 18 mos old w/ moderate respiratory distress? a)
elevate HOB
b) keep NPO
c) maintain calm environment
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above
**keep NPO b/c risk for aspiration
8.Which is a sign of impending (late signs) respiratory failure?
a) bradycardia
b) clubbing
c) nasal flaring
d) wheezing, increasing over time - ANSWER-a) bradycardia
*nasal flaring and wheezing are early signs
*refer to Table 20-2 "Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Failure'"
9.The family of a child w/ frequent seizures asks the nurse about the Ketogenic diet. The nurse should
explain that the Ketogenic diet:
a) is unproven and should be avoided
b) can eliminate need for all meds
c) may be unpalatable for older children
d) has few side effects - ANSWER-c) may be unpalatable for older children
*high intake of fats, adequate protein, low/no carbs
*decreased adherence as child gets older; esp. adolescence
*adverse effects include constipation, kidney stones, or slowed growth
EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview:
This exam evaluates knowledge of advanced pediatric nursing care, disease
management, pharmacology, growth and development, and family-centered
interventions. The 300-question set is carefully verified for accuracy and detail,
giving students both the correct answers and the rationale to deepen clinical
understanding.
Key Features:
✅ 300 authentic exam questions with detailed, verified answers.
✅ Fully updated for the 2025–2026 academic cycle.
✅ Covers critical pediatric topics:
o Pediatric growth, nutrition, and developmental milestones
o Pediatric disease processes (acute & chronic conditions)
o Pediatric medication safety and calculations
o Respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and GI disorders in children
o Communicable diseases & vaccination protocols
o Pediatric emergency care and critical interventions
o Family-centered, ethical, and culturally competent care
✅ Verified A+ accuracy, reflecting real exam rigor.
✅ Includes detailed rationales for deeper learning and mastery.
Purpose:
To provide realistic pediatric exam preparation with detailed
explanations.
To strengthen student knowledge for both course exams and NCLEX
success.
, To help students pass NURS 232 Pediatrics Exam 2 confidently on the
first attempt.
Recommended For:
Nursing students taking NURS 232 – Pediatrics Exam 2.
BSN and ADN students preparing for pediatrics coursework.
Learners needing detailed rationales to reinforce clinical reasoning.
Nursing educators seeking reliable study material for student review.
✅ With 300 verified questions and detailed correct answers, this resource is the
most thorough and up-to-date prep tool for mastering NURS 232 Pediatrics
Exam 2 (2025–2026).
1.A child's asthma would be considered intermittent and controlled if:
a) their normal activity is somewhat limited by their asthma
b) they have daily nighttime awakening w/ asthma symptoms
c) they have daily symptoms of their asthma
d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year - ANSWER-d) they have 0-1 exacerbation per year
.*refer to Table 20-5 Classification of Asthma
*a) moderate persistent; b) severe persistent; c) moderate persistent
2.A child's asthma would be considered in the yellow zone when:
a) PEFR is <50% of their personal best and they have symptoms
b) PEFR is 50-80% of their personal best and they have symptoms
c) PEFR is 50-80% of their personal best and they do not have symptoms
d) PEFR is 80-100% of their personal best and they do not have symptoms - ANSWER-b) PEFR is 50-80%
of their personal best and they have symptoms
*developing breathing problems
,*refer to "Families Want to Know- Using Expiratory Peak Flow Meter" *a)
is red zone; d) is green zone
3.Apnea in an infant is defined as a pause in or absence of respiration's for more than: a)
10 secs
b) 20 secs
c) 45 sec
d) 1 min - ANSWER-b) 20 secs
**normal if <20 sec
4.Which of the following is an effective anti-inflammatory meds for asthma control?
a) Beta2 adrenergic agonists
b) Inhaled corticosteroids
c) Leukotriene receptor antagonists
d) Mast cell stabilizer - ANSWER-b) Inhaled corticosteroids (ex: fluticasone)
*a) quick relief bronchodilator; c)both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory d) anti-inflammatory for
allergen exposure
*refer to "Medications Used to Treat: Asthma"
5.The school nurse goes to the soccer field when a 7 yr old student w/ asthma is coughing, wheezing,
and having trouble catching her breath. The nurse should give which med? a) albuterol
b) fluticasone [flovent]
c) prednisone
d) montelukast [singular] - ANSWER-a) albuterol
*short acting beta2 agonist; quick relief med
*b=inhaled corticosteroid, c= corticosteroid, d=leukotriene receptor agonist
6.Respiratory failure occurs when:
a) retractions and an increased RR
, b)body can no longer maintain effective gas exchange
c) periodic pause in respiration up to 20 secs - ANSWER-b) body can no longer maintain effective gas
exchange
7.Which nursing interventions are important for an 18 mos old w/ moderate respiratory distress? a)
elevate HOB
b) keep NPO
c) maintain calm environment
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above
**keep NPO b/c risk for aspiration
8.Which is a sign of impending (late signs) respiratory failure?
a) bradycardia
b) clubbing
c) nasal flaring
d) wheezing, increasing over time - ANSWER-a) bradycardia
*nasal flaring and wheezing are early signs
*refer to Table 20-2 "Clinical Manifestations of Respiratory Failure'"
9.The family of a child w/ frequent seizures asks the nurse about the Ketogenic diet. The nurse should
explain that the Ketogenic diet:
a) is unproven and should be avoided
b) can eliminate need for all meds
c) may be unpalatable for older children
d) has few side effects - ANSWER-c) may be unpalatable for older children
*high intake of fats, adequate protein, low/no carbs
*decreased adherence as child gets older; esp. adolescence
*adverse effects include constipation, kidney stones, or slowed growth
