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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a three-year-old toddler. Which of the
following pain assessment scales should the nurse use?
A- FACES Pain rating scale
B- numeric pain rating scale
C- CRIES pain assessment scale
D- non communicating children's pain checklist
B- respiratory rate 45/min; A respiratory rate of 45/min is above the expected reference
range for a 3-year-old
toddler and can indicate respiratory dysfunction and acute respiratory distress.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the provider immediately.
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15; The nurse should instruct
parents to apply a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 15 forchildren. The parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure
to reduce the risk of sunburn.
D- your mommy will be back after you eat; Preschoolers make sense of time best when
they can associate it with an expected
daily routine, such as meals and bedtime. Therefore, the child comprehends time
best when it is explained to them in relation to an event they are familiar with,
such as eating.
A- FACES Pain rating scale; The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric
clients who are 3
years old and older. This scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts the
current level of pain. The nurse can then determine the need for pain management.
,Definition 2 of 20
C- The Adolescents serum potassium level is 4.1; The nurse should monitor the adolescent's serum
potassium level following the
administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This medication is used to
treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the
intestine.
A nurse is preparing an adolescent for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A- Place a cardiac monitor on the Adolescent prior to the procedure
B- apply topical analgesic cream to the site one hour prior to the procedure
C- keep the Adolescent in a semi Fowler's position for 4 hours following the
procedure
D- restrict fluids for 2 hours following the procedure
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has oral candidiasis
and is to begin taking oral Nystatin. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A- Check the medication prior to
Administration
B- provide the medication through a straw
C- rinse the child mouth with water immediately after giving the medication
D- next the medication with applesauce If the child dislikes the taste
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschooler who has heart
failure and who is to begin taking Digoxin twice-daily. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A- Use a kitchen teaspoon to measure the medication
B- brush the child teeth after giving the medication
C- double the next dose If the child misses a dose
D- repeat the dose If the child vomits
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene
sulfonate enema. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness
of the medication?
A- The Adolescents reports in absence of nausea and vomiting
B- the client experiences onset of loose stools within 15 minutes of administration
C- The Adolescents serum potassium level is 4.1
D- the Adolescent has a blood pressure of 86/ 52
, Definition 3 of 20
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15; The nurse should instruct parents to
apply a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 15 forchildren. The parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure
to reduce the risk of sunburn.
A nurse is creating an educational plan to teach parents about protecting their
children fromsun burns. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
plan to include?
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15
B- apply sunscreen liberally to infants over three months of age
C- dress children in a loose weave polyester fabric prior to sun exposure
D- reapply sunscreen every 4 hours
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent about how to manage tinea
pedis. Which of the following statements by the Adolescent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A- I should buy some plastic shoes to wear at the swimming pool
B- I should wear sandals as much as possible
C- I should place the permethrin cream between my toes twice-daily
D- I should I seal my non washable shoes in plastic bags for a couple of weeks
A nurse is preparing an adolescent for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A- Place a cardiac monitor on the Adolescent prior to the procedure
B- apply topical analgesic cream to the site one hour prior to the procedure
C- keep the Adolescent in a semi Fowler's position for 4 hours following the
procedure
D- restrict fluids for 2 hours following the procedure
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a school-age child who has
juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A- Limit the movement of the child large joints.
B- Encourage the child to perform independent self-care.
C- Provide the child with a soft mattress for sleeping.
D- Schedule a 2-hour daily nap for the child in the afternoon.
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
A nurse is assessing the pain level of a three-year-old toddler. Which of the
following pain assessment scales should the nurse use?
A- FACES Pain rating scale
B- numeric pain rating scale
C- CRIES pain assessment scale
D- non communicating children's pain checklist
B- respiratory rate 45/min; A respiratory rate of 45/min is above the expected reference
range for a 3-year-old
toddler and can indicate respiratory dysfunction and acute respiratory distress.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the provider immediately.
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15; The nurse should instruct
parents to apply a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 15 forchildren. The parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure
to reduce the risk of sunburn.
D- your mommy will be back after you eat; Preschoolers make sense of time best when
they can associate it with an expected
daily routine, such as meals and bedtime. Therefore, the child comprehends time
best when it is explained to them in relation to an event they are familiar with,
such as eating.
A- FACES Pain rating scale; The nurse should use the FACES pain rating scale for pediatric
clients who are 3
years old and older. This scale allows the toddler to point to the face that depicts the
current level of pain. The nurse can then determine the need for pain management.
,Definition 2 of 20
C- The Adolescents serum potassium level is 4.1; The nurse should monitor the adolescent's serum
potassium level following the
administration of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This medication is used to
treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the
intestine.
A nurse is preparing an adolescent for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A- Place a cardiac monitor on the Adolescent prior to the procedure
B- apply topical analgesic cream to the site one hour prior to the procedure
C- keep the Adolescent in a semi Fowler's position for 4 hours following the
procedure
D- restrict fluids for 2 hours following the procedure
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has oral candidiasis
and is to begin taking oral Nystatin. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A- Check the medication prior to
Administration
B- provide the medication through a straw
C- rinse the child mouth with water immediately after giving the medication
D- next the medication with applesauce If the child dislikes the taste
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschooler who has heart
failure and who is to begin taking Digoxin twice-daily. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A- Use a kitchen teaspoon to measure the medication
B- brush the child teeth after giving the medication
C- double the next dose If the child misses a dose
D- repeat the dose If the child vomits
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who received a sodium polystyrene
sulfonate enema. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness
of the medication?
A- The Adolescents reports in absence of nausea and vomiting
B- the client experiences onset of loose stools within 15 minutes of administration
C- The Adolescents serum potassium level is 4.1
D- the Adolescent has a blood pressure of 86/ 52
, Definition 3 of 20
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15; The nurse should instruct parents to
apply a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at
least 15 forchildren. The parents should apply the sunscreen prior to sun exposure
to reduce the risk of sunburn.
A nurse is creating an educational plan to teach parents about protecting their
children fromsun burns. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
plan to include?
A- Choose a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15
B- apply sunscreen liberally to infants over three months of age
C- dress children in a loose weave polyester fabric prior to sun exposure
D- reapply sunscreen every 4 hours
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent about how to manage tinea
pedis. Which of the following statements by the Adolescent indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A- I should buy some plastic shoes to wear at the swimming pool
B- I should wear sandals as much as possible
C- I should place the permethrin cream between my toes twice-daily
D- I should I seal my non washable shoes in plastic bags for a couple of weeks
A nurse is preparing an adolescent for a lumbar puncture. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A- Place a cardiac monitor on the Adolescent prior to the procedure
B- apply topical analgesic cream to the site one hour prior to the procedure
C- keep the Adolescent in a semi Fowler's position for 4 hours following the
procedure
D- restrict fluids for 2 hours following the procedure
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a school-age child who has
juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A- Limit the movement of the child large joints.
B- Encourage the child to perform independent self-care.
C- Provide the child with a soft mattress for sleeping.
D- Schedule a 2-hour daily nap for the child in the afternoon.
