PEDS QUIZ 6 EXAMINATION TEST FINAL
PAPER FULL SOLUTION 2026 GRADED A+.
⫸ A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an
adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The
nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following
disorders?
a. Scoliosis
b. Kyphosis
c. Lordos
d. Torticollis Answer: ANS: A
Scoliosis is that abnormal curvature of the spine and we typically see
it in children over the age of 10 years old, but mild scoliosis doesn't
have many consequences, only a few. More severe
curvatures/scoliosis can restrict lung function, so those severe cases
must be taken care of
⫸ A nurse is caring for a child who has legg-Calve-Perthes disease
and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Reposition the child every 2 hrs
b. Remove the traction boot during baths
c. Apply antibiotic ointment to pin sites daily
, d. Reduce fluid intake Answer: ANS: A
Rationale: To prevent skin breakdown
⫸ A school nurse is assessing a child for pediculosis capitis. Which
of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an
indication of this condition?
a. Firmly attached white particles on the hair
b. Itching and scratching of the head
c. Patchy areas of hair loss
d. Thick yellow crusted lesions on a red base Answer: ANS: A
Rationale: This is indicative because we can actually see them
⫸ 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 the authorities
b. Obtain a detailed history
c. Ask a psychiatrist to talk with the parents
d. Separate the child from the parents Answer: ANS: B
Rationale: To assess any other indicators of abuse, we can't just
assume
PAPER FULL SOLUTION 2026 GRADED A+.
⫸ A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an
adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The
nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following
disorders?
a. Scoliosis
b. Kyphosis
c. Lordos
d. Torticollis Answer: ANS: A
Scoliosis is that abnormal curvature of the spine and we typically see
it in children over the age of 10 years old, but mild scoliosis doesn't
have many consequences, only a few. More severe
curvatures/scoliosis can restrict lung function, so those severe cases
must be taken care of
⫸ A nurse is caring for a child who has legg-Calve-Perthes disease
and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Reposition the child every 2 hrs
b. Remove the traction boot during baths
c. Apply antibiotic ointment to pin sites daily
, d. Reduce fluid intake Answer: ANS: A
Rationale: To prevent skin breakdown
⫸ A school nurse is assessing a child for pediculosis capitis. Which
of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an
indication of this condition?
a. Firmly attached white particles on the hair
b. Itching and scratching of the head
c. Patchy areas of hair loss
d. Thick yellow crusted lesions on a red base Answer: ANS: A
Rationale: This is indicative because we can actually see them
⫸ 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 the authorities
b. Obtain a detailed history
c. Ask a psychiatrist to talk with the parents
d. Separate the child from the parents Answer: ANS: B
Rationale: To assess any other indicators of abuse, we can't just
assume
