Peds Final Exam Practice Questions & Answers 2026
|Graded A+
1. What is one reason infants are at a higher risk for infections compared to
adults?
infants have an increased risk for infection until they receive their first
set of immunizations
the infant demonstrates an increased inflammatory response
the infant has limited exposure to disease and steadily loses passive
immunity from maternal antibodies
cellular immunity is not functional at birth
2. Why might decreased breath sounds in an asthmatic child be a cause for
concern regarding respiratory arrest?
Decreased breath sounds may indicate severe airway obstruction or
reduced airflow, which can lead to respiratory arrest.
Decreased breath sounds are unrelated to respiratory function.
Decreased breath sounds are normal in all children with asthma.
Decreased breath sounds indicate that the child is recovering from an
asthma attack.
3. A parent asks the nurse how severe childhood immunization reactions are
reported. What is the nurse's best response?
"Severe reactions are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS)."
"Severe reactions are reported to the local health department."
"Severe reactions are reported to the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)."
, "Severe reactions are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)."
4. Why is it important for parents to know how to manage fever after their infant
receives the DTaP immunization?
To avoid giving any medication at all.
To ensure the infant's comfort and prevent complications.
To monitor for allergic reactions only.
To encourage the infant to sleep more.
5. A patient with pneumonia has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway
clearance related to thick secretions. What does the nurse anticipate as the
expected outcome for this client?
Tolerates activities of daily living
Effective cough
Has adequate hydration
SpO 2 is 99%
6. What personal protective equipment (PPE) will the staff be wearing when
caring for a child on droplet precautions?
Face mask, gown, and gloves
Only gloves
Face shield and goggles
Surgical cap and shoe covers
7. If a child presents with symptoms of respiratory distress and a history of
recent upper respiratory infection, what should the nurse prioritize in the
, assessment process?
Conduct a developmental milestone assessment.
Assess for signs of epiglottitis or airway obstruction.
Check for signs of dehydration.
Evaluate the child's nutritional status.
8. If a child with Scarlet Fever is admitted to a pediatric unit, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized to ensure safety?
Encourage the child to play with other patients.
Monitor for signs of dehydration.
Implement droplet precautions.
Administer antibiotics immediately.
9. At what age is it recommended for children to begin the HPV vaccine series?
Teenagers
Infants
Preteens
Toddlers
10. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher effectively engage a 10-year-old
child who demonstrates a strong sense of justice and fairness?
By incorporating group activities that require collaboration and
discussion about fairness.
By assigning individual tasks that focus solely on academic
performance.
, By minimizing group interactions to reduce conflict.
By emphasizing competition among students to encourage
motivation.
11. What is the primary purpose of using a spacer with an inhaler for asthma
medication?
To improve the effectiveness of dry powder inhalers.
To reduce the complexity of the medication regimen.
To help trap the medication so it is inhaled more readily.
To ensure that a whistling sound is produced during inhalation.
12. After teaching the parents about the cause of ringworm of the scalp (tinea
capitis), which statement by the parents indicates successful teaching>
It results from overexposure to the sun
it is caused by infestation with a mite
it is an allergic reaction
it is a fungal infection of the scalp
13. Why is it important for nurses to report adverse events following vaccination,
such as febrile seizures?
Reporting is optional and not required by law.
Reporting is only for healthcare providers, not nurses.
Reporting is only necessary for severe reactions.
Reporting helps identify potential vaccine safety issues and
contributes to public health monitoring.
|Graded A+
1. What is one reason infants are at a higher risk for infections compared to
adults?
infants have an increased risk for infection until they receive their first
set of immunizations
the infant demonstrates an increased inflammatory response
the infant has limited exposure to disease and steadily loses passive
immunity from maternal antibodies
cellular immunity is not functional at birth
2. Why might decreased breath sounds in an asthmatic child be a cause for
concern regarding respiratory arrest?
Decreased breath sounds may indicate severe airway obstruction or
reduced airflow, which can lead to respiratory arrest.
Decreased breath sounds are unrelated to respiratory function.
Decreased breath sounds are normal in all children with asthma.
Decreased breath sounds indicate that the child is recovering from an
asthma attack.
3. A parent asks the nurse how severe childhood immunization reactions are
reported. What is the nurse's best response?
"Severe reactions are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event
Reporting System (VAERS)."
"Severe reactions are reported to the local health department."
"Severe reactions are reported to the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)."
, "Severe reactions are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)."
4. Why is it important for parents to know how to manage fever after their infant
receives the DTaP immunization?
To avoid giving any medication at all.
To ensure the infant's comfort and prevent complications.
To monitor for allergic reactions only.
To encourage the infant to sleep more.
5. A patient with pneumonia has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway
clearance related to thick secretions. What does the nurse anticipate as the
expected outcome for this client?
Tolerates activities of daily living
Effective cough
Has adequate hydration
SpO 2 is 99%
6. What personal protective equipment (PPE) will the staff be wearing when
caring for a child on droplet precautions?
Face mask, gown, and gloves
Only gloves
Face shield and goggles
Surgical cap and shoe covers
7. If a child presents with symptoms of respiratory distress and a history of
recent upper respiratory infection, what should the nurse prioritize in the
, assessment process?
Conduct a developmental milestone assessment.
Assess for signs of epiglottitis or airway obstruction.
Check for signs of dehydration.
Evaluate the child's nutritional status.
8. If a child with Scarlet Fever is admitted to a pediatric unit, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized to ensure safety?
Encourage the child to play with other patients.
Monitor for signs of dehydration.
Implement droplet precautions.
Administer antibiotics immediately.
9. At what age is it recommended for children to begin the HPV vaccine series?
Teenagers
Infants
Preteens
Toddlers
10. In a classroom setting, how might a teacher effectively engage a 10-year-old
child who demonstrates a strong sense of justice and fairness?
By incorporating group activities that require collaboration and
discussion about fairness.
By assigning individual tasks that focus solely on academic
performance.
, By minimizing group interactions to reduce conflict.
By emphasizing competition among students to encourage
motivation.
11. What is the primary purpose of using a spacer with an inhaler for asthma
medication?
To improve the effectiveness of dry powder inhalers.
To reduce the complexity of the medication regimen.
To help trap the medication so it is inhaled more readily.
To ensure that a whistling sound is produced during inhalation.
12. After teaching the parents about the cause of ringworm of the scalp (tinea
capitis), which statement by the parents indicates successful teaching>
It results from overexposure to the sun
it is caused by infestation with a mite
it is an allergic reaction
it is a fungal infection of the scalp
13. Why is it important for nurses to report adverse events following vaccination,
such as febrile seizures?
Reporting is optional and not required by law.
Reporting is only for healthcare providers, not nurses.
Reporting is only necessary for severe reactions.
Reporting helps identify potential vaccine safety issues and
contributes to public health monitoring.
