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A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an 11-month-old
infant. In which of the following areas should the nurse administer the injection?
a. B
b. C
c. A
a. B
The nurse should administer an IM injection in the vastuslateralis muscle of an 11-
month-old infant. The vastuslateralis is a well-developed muscle that is safe to use
for infants and small children.
A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a 24 month old toddler at the local
health department. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
SATA
A) 8 teeth
B) ability to build a tower of 6 blocks
C) vocab of 10-20 words
D) slightly bowed or curved legs
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,E) Head circumference greater than chest circumference - ANSWER-ability to
build a tower of 6 blocks
Slightly bowed or curved leg appearance
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the
following findings should be the nurses priority?
A) A child who has asthma and a pulse ox of 94%
B) A child who has nephrotic syndrome and 1+ protein on urine dipstick
C) A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030
D) A child who has insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and a fingerstick glucose
reading of 110 - ANSWER-A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine
specific gravity of 1.030
( A child who has sickle cell anemia must maintain adequate hydration because
dehydration could cause sickle cell that can occlude the child's circulation)
A nurse in the ED is caring for an unaccompanied infant following a motor vehicle
crash. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the infants anterior fontanel is
almost closed. She has 6 teeth, is able to sit unsupported, and can drink from a cup.
The child cries whenever anyone new to her enters the room, says a few words and
is asking for mama and dada. the nurse should make which of the following age
assessments for this child?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months - ANSWER-12 months
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,( the anterior fontanel is still open which means that the child would be less than
18 months)
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2 month old infant who has rotavirus.
The nurse notes a hgb 12 and a hct of 51%. Which of the following statements by
the nurse indicates an understanding of the laboratory.
A) the infant might be dehydrated
B) The infant might be anemic
C) The infant might have received too much fluid
D) The infant might have leukemia - ANSWER-The infant might be dehydrated
(increased hct levels indicate dehydration. hct levels rise when blood volume is
decreased during dehydration)
A nurse is assessing a child and notes several bruises. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. report the suspected abuse to authorities
B. Obtain a detailed history
C. Ask a psychiatrist to talk to the parents
D. Separate the child from the parents
Correct answer: B. Obtain a detailed history
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding by the newly
licensed nurse?
A. "Evidence must exist prior to reporting"
B. "If the potential abuser commits to stopping the abuse, health care workers are
not required to report"
C. "I don't want to defame someone if the report is false"
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, D. " If suspicion of abuse exist then reporting is mandatory"
Correct answer: D. " If suspicion of abuse exist then reporting is mandatory"
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the
child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. which
of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "as a nurse, I'm required by law to report suspected child abuse."
B. "I am unable to discuss this, but can contact my supervisor to speak with you."
C. "The provider will be coming to explain the situation."
D. " I reported the incident to my supervisor, who decided to contact the
authorities."
Correct answer: A. "As a nurse, I'm required by law to report suspected child
abuse."
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an
acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse
administer first?
A. Fluticasone
B. Budesonide
C. Montelukast
D. Albuterol
Correct answer: D. Albuterol
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3 year old toddler. Which of the following
pain assessment scale should the nurse use?
A) FACES
B) numeric
C) CRIES
D) visual analog - ANSWER-FACES
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500+ Questions and Correct Answers/ 2025-2026 Peds
Proctored Exam Prep Test Bank (New!)
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an 11-month-old
infant. In which of the following areas should the nurse administer the injection?
a. B
b. C
c. A
a. B
The nurse should administer an IM injection in the vastuslateralis muscle of an 11-
month-old infant. The vastuslateralis is a well-developed muscle that is safe to use
for infants and small children.
A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a 24 month old toddler at the local
health department. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
SATA
A) 8 teeth
B) ability to build a tower of 6 blocks
C) vocab of 10-20 words
D) slightly bowed or curved legs
pg. 1
,E) Head circumference greater than chest circumference - ANSWER-ability to
build a tower of 6 blocks
Slightly bowed or curved leg appearance
A nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the
following findings should be the nurses priority?
A) A child who has asthma and a pulse ox of 94%
B) A child who has nephrotic syndrome and 1+ protein on urine dipstick
C) A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine specific gravity of 1.030
D) A child who has insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and a fingerstick glucose
reading of 110 - ANSWER-A child who has sickle cell anemia and a urine
specific gravity of 1.030
( A child who has sickle cell anemia must maintain adequate hydration because
dehydration could cause sickle cell that can occlude the child's circulation)
A nurse in the ED is caring for an unaccompanied infant following a motor vehicle
crash. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the infants anterior fontanel is
almost closed. She has 6 teeth, is able to sit unsupported, and can drink from a cup.
The child cries whenever anyone new to her enters the room, says a few words and
is asking for mama and dada. the nurse should make which of the following age
assessments for this child?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 18 months
D) 24 months - ANSWER-12 months
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,( the anterior fontanel is still open which means that the child would be less than
18 months)
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a 2 month old infant who has rotavirus.
The nurse notes a hgb 12 and a hct of 51%. Which of the following statements by
the nurse indicates an understanding of the laboratory.
A) the infant might be dehydrated
B) The infant might be anemic
C) The infant might have received too much fluid
D) The infant might have leukemia - ANSWER-The infant might be dehydrated
(increased hct levels indicate dehydration. hct levels rise when blood volume is
decreased during dehydration)
A nurse is assessing a child and notes several bruises. which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. report the suspected abuse to authorities
B. Obtain a detailed history
C. Ask a psychiatrist to talk to the parents
D. Separate the child from the parents
Correct answer: B. Obtain a detailed history
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about reporting suspected child abuse.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding by the newly
licensed nurse?
A. "Evidence must exist prior to reporting"
B. "If the potential abuser commits to stopping the abuse, health care workers are
not required to report"
C. "I don't want to defame someone if the report is false"
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, D. " If suspicion of abuse exist then reporting is mandatory"
Correct answer: D. " If suspicion of abuse exist then reporting is mandatory"
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the
child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. which
of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "as a nurse, I'm required by law to report suspected child abuse."
B. "I am unable to discuss this, but can contact my supervisor to speak with you."
C. "The provider will be coming to explain the situation."
D. " I reported the incident to my supervisor, who decided to contact the
authorities."
Correct answer: A. "As a nurse, I'm required by law to report suspected child
abuse."
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an
acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse
administer first?
A. Fluticasone
B. Budesonide
C. Montelukast
D. Albuterol
Correct answer: D. Albuterol
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a 3 year old toddler. Which of the following
pain assessment scale should the nurse use?
A) FACES
B) numeric
C) CRIES
D) visual analog - ANSWER-FACES
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