A Nursing Quiz About Pediatrics!

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  • What is the one group that should be constant in a child's life?

    • Healthcare Professionals
    • Family
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About This Quiz

This is a nursing quiz about pediatrics. Kids can be a little challenging to handle when sick as compared to adults, and this is why an adult nurse cannot wake up one day and take over the duties of a pediatrician. Are you working on getting licensed as a pediatrician and have one exam between you and the certificate? This See morequiz is from the Nursing Care of Children. Take it up and get to refresh your memory.

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  • 2. 

    True or False:A nurse must be aware that the child is a primary concern, the child's family is the priority concern in terms of care. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    A nurse must be aware that while THE CHILD IS THE PRIORITY CONCERN, the child's family is also in need of care (p. 1)

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  • 3. 

    Positive family relationships are characterized by parent-child... 

    • Obedience and discipline

    • Obedience and respect

    • Obedience and warmth

    • Warmth and discipline

    • Warmth and respect

    Correct Answer
    A. Warmth and respect
    Explanation
    Positive family relationships are characterized by parent-child WARMTH and RESPECT (p. 1)

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  • 4. 

    Who is the expert regarding the child's health condition, the child's usual behaviour in different situations, and the child's routine needs?

    • The nurse

    • The family

    • The primary care provider

    • None of the above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The family
    Explanation
    Family-centered care includes the FAMILY as the expert regarding the child's health condition, the child's usual behaviour in different situations, and the child's routine needs (p. 2).

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is not included in promoting family-centered care?

    • Recognition and respect should be given to different methods of the child's coping

    • The nurse should perform a comprehensive family assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses

    • The nurse should pay close attention when a family states that the child "isn't acting right"

    • The child's opinions should be considered when providing care

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    All of these are aspects of promoting family-centered care (p. 2)

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is composed of two parents and their children (e.g. biologic or adoptive)?

    • Same-sex family

    • Foster family

    • Nuclear family

    • Blended family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Nuclear family
    Explanation
    Nuclear families are composed of two parents and their children (e.g. biologic or adoptive) (p. 2)

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is composed  of one parent and one or more children?

    • Nuclear family

    • Extended family

    • Blended family

    • Foster family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Single-parent families are composed of one parent and one or more children (p. 2)

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following is composed of a common-law tie between two members of the same sex who may or may not have children?

    • Same-sex family

    • Nuclear family

    • Extended family

    • Foster family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Same-sex family
    Explanation
    Same-sex family involves a common-law tie between two members of the same sex who may or may not have children (p. 2)

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is composed of at least one stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling?

    • Nuclear family

    • Extended family

    • Blended family

    • Foster family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Blended family
    Explanation
    The blended family is composed of at least one stepparent, stepsibling, or half-sibling (p. 2)

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is composed of at least one parent, one or more children, and other individuals either related or not related?

    • Foster family

    • Extended family

    • Single-parent family

    • Blended family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Extended family
    Explanation
    The extended family is composed of at least one parent, one or more children, and other individuals either related or not related (p. 2)

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  • 11. 

    Which of the following is composed of a child or children that have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin - usually with one or two parents? 

    • Extended family

    • Blended family

    • Same-sex family

    • Single-parent family

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    A foster family is composed of a child or children that have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin - usually with one or two parents (p. 2)

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following is not included in positive parental influences?

    • Structure maintained in the household

    • Communication that validates the child's feelings

    • Monitoring of children for safety with special consideration for their developmental needs

    • Parents' engagement in activities with their children

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Positive parental influences include:
    Parents who are in good mental health
    Maintained structure in the household
    Parents' engagement in activities with their children
    Communication that validates the child's feelings
    Monitoring of children for safety with special consideration for their developmental needs
    (p. 3)

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following parenting styles involves Parents try to control their children's behaviours and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations?

    • Dictatorial or authoritative

    • Dictatorial or authoritarian

    • Permissive or authoritarian

    • Democratic or authoritative

    • Permissive or democratic

    Correct Answer
    A. Dictatorial or authoritarian
    Explanation
    Dictatorial or authoritarian parenting styles is described as parents try to control their children's behaviours and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations. E.g. Children may not watch TV on school nights (p. 3)

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following parenting styles involves parents who exert little or no control over their children's behaviours?

    • Dictatorial or authoritative

    • Dictatorial or authoritarian

    • Permissive or authoritarian

    • Permissive or laissez-faire

    • Democratic or authoritative

    Correct Answer
    A. Permissive or laissez-faire
    Explanation
    Permissive or laissez-faire parent style is described as parents who exert little or no control over their children's behaviours. E.g. Children may watch TV whenever they want to watch it (p. 3).

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following parenting styles involves parents that direct children's behaviours by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule setting and also reinforce deviations from the rules?

    • Dictatorial or authoritative

    • Dictatorial or authoritarian

    • Democratic or authoritative

    • Permissive or laissez-faire

    • Permissive or democratic

    Correct Answer
    A. Democratic or authoritative
    Explanation
    Authoritative or democratic parenting styles are described as parents who direct children's behaviour by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule setting. Parents also negatively reinforce deviation from the rules. E.g. Children may watch IV for an hour if their homework is complete. If homework is not complete and children are watching TV, then the privilege will be taken away from a specified time, because the children did not follow the rule (p. 3).

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following is not one of the guidelines for promoting healthy behaviour in children?

    • Validating the child's feelings

    • Setting realistic limits and expectations based on developmental tasks

    • Providing reinforcement for appropriate behaviour

    • Focusing on the child's behaviour when disciplining the child

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Guidelines for promoting healthy behaviour in children include:
    Setting realistic limits and expectations based on developmental tasks
    Validating the child's feelings
    Providing reinforcement for appropriate behaviour
    Focusing on the child's behaviour when disciplining the child
    Explaining expectations to a child in a manner that the child can understand
    (p. 3-4)

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  • 17. 

    Family assessment does not include which of the following?

    • Genogram

    • Developmental tasks

    • Family stressors

    • Structure

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Family assessment includes: Genogram, Structure, Developmental tasks, Family functions/roles, Family stressors (p. 4)

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  • 18. 

    A collection of learned, adaptive, and transmitted social values and beliefs that form the context from which a group interprets the human experience is

    • Ethnicity

    • Race

    • Culture

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Culture
    Explanation
    Culture is a collection of learned, adaptive, and transmitted social values and beliefs that form the context from which a group interprets the human experience (p. 9)

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  • 19. 

    True or False: When a cultural value/behaviour is a direct hindrance to the child's health/wellness, the nurse should attempt to repattern that belief to one that is compatible with health promotion

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When a cultural value or behavior directly hinders a child's health or wellness, it is important for the nurse to attempt to repattern that belief to one that promotes health. This is because the nurse's role is to advocate for the child's well-being and ensure they receive the best possible care. By addressing and challenging cultural values or behaviors that may be detrimental to the child's health, the nurse can help promote positive changes and improve the child's overall well-being.

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  • 20. 

    When using an interpreter, which of the following is true

    • Direct questions at the interpreter

    • Interject during patient-interpreter communication, as needed

    • If necessary, comment about the family to the interpreter

    • Ask several questions at a time to ensure time efficiency

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    Direct the questions to the FAMILY, not the interpreter

    DO NOT interrupt the interpreter and the family as they talk

    REFRAIN from making comments about the family to the interpreter, as the family may understand some English

    Use layman's terminology if possible, knowing that some words may not have an equivalent word in the child/family's language

    As ONE question at a time

    Allow time for the interpreter and the family to be introduced and become acquainted before starting the interview

    Allow the interpreter to know the reason for, and type of questions, that will be asked; expect response (brief or detailed); and with whom to converse



    Inquire about the child's father rather than the mother's husband when asking questions about pregnancy, marriage, and/or sex

    Do not try to interpret answers

    (p. 14)

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  • 21. 

    The expected range for infant temperature (axillary or rectal) is

    • 38-39C

    • 37.5-38.5C

    • 36.5-37.5C

    • 35-36C

    • 36-38C

    Correct Answer
    A. 36.5-37.5C
    Explanation
    Infant temperature (axillary or rectal) 36.5-37.5C (97.7-99.5F) (p. 19)

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  • 22. 

    Your infantile patient has a temperature of 97.9, this is

    • Within normal limits

    • Abnormal, low

    • Abnormal, high

    Correct Answer
    A. Within normal limits
    Explanation
    Infant temperature (axillary or rectal) 36.5-37.5C (97.7-99.5F) (p. 19)

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  • 23. 

    Which of the following is a normal pulse for an infant?

    • 115

    • 145

    • 165

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 145
    Explanation
    Normal infantile pulse range is 120 to 160/min (p. 19)

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  • 24. 

    What is the normal pulse range for infantile patients?

    • 60-100/min

    • 100-150/min

    • 120-160/min

    • 140-180/min

    • 170-200/min

    Correct Answer
    A. 120-160/min
    Explanation
    Normal range for infantile pulse is 120-160/min (p. 19)

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  • 25. 

    Your infantile patient is breathing 20 breaths per minute, this is

    • Within normal limits

    • Abnormal, low

    • Abnormal, high

    Correct Answer
    A. Abnormal, low
    Explanation
    Normal infantile respirations are 23-50 breaths/minute (p. 19)

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  • 26. 

    The normal infantile range for respirations is

    • 23-50 breaths/minute

    • 31-55 breaths/minute

    • 43-63 breaths/minute

    • 25-65 breaths/minute

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 23-50 breaths/minute
    Explanation
    Normal infantile respirations range from 23 to 50 breaths/minute (p. 19)

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  • 27. 

    True or False:Normal infant blood pressure runs higher than normal adult blood pressure

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    False. BP reading for the 90th percentile taken by oscillometry is 110/71 mmHg (p. 19). Remember that babies are smaller and require less pressure to get blood to extremities.

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  • 28. 

    True or False:Normal childhood temperature (oral) range is 37 to 38C

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Normal childhood temperature (oral) is 36-38C (96.8-100.4F) (p. 19).

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  • 29. 

    Normal childhood range for temperature (oral) encompasses

    • 36C

    • 100F

    • 38C

    • 97F

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Normal childhood temperature (oral) is 36-38C (96.8-100.4F) (p. 19).

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  • 30. 

    The normal respiratory rate range for children is

    • 10-20/minute

    • 15-25/minute

    • 20-30/minute

    • 25-35/minute

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 20-30/minute
    Explanation
    Normal childhood respiratory rate ranges from 20-30 breaths/minute (p. 19).

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  • 31. 

    Normal childhood pulse range is

    • 120-160/minute

    • 100-130/minute

    • 75-100/minute

    • 60-110/minute

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 75-100/minute
    Explanation
    The normal childhood pulse ranges from 75 to 100/minute (p. 19).

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  • 32. 

    Your pediatric patient has a pulse of 115 bpm, this is

    • Within normal limits

    • Abnormal, low

    • Abnormal, high

    Correct Answer
    A. Abnormal, high
    Explanation
    The normal childhood pulse ranges from 75 to 100/minute (p. 19).

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  • 33. 

    True or False:As a child's age increases, their blood pressure decreases

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    BP will continue to rise as the child grows (p. 19).

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  • 34. 

    Your pediatric patient's mother states the following, "Normal BP is any reading that is more than the 90th percentile adjusted for height and weight." This statement... 

    • Is true and does not require further teaching

    • Warrants further patient/family education

    Correct Answer
    A. Warrants further patient/family education
    Explanation
    For ages 2 to 5 years, BP reading for the 90th percentile taken by oscillometry is 112/66 BP. BP will continue to rise as the child grows. Normal BP is any reading that is LESS than the 90th percentile adjusted for height and weight (p. 19).

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  • 35. 

    Your adolescent patient has an oral temperature of 100.2F, this is

    • Within normal limits

    • Abnormal, low

    • Abnormal, high

    Correct Answer
    A. Within normal limits
    Explanation
    Normal range for adolescent temperature (oral) is 3638C (96.8-100.4F) (p. 20).

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  • 36. 

    The normal range for an adolescent's pulse is

    • 50-100 bpm

    • 60-100 bpm

    • 60-90bpm

    • 70-100 bpm

    • 70-110 bpm

    Correct Answer
    A. 60-90bpm
    Explanation
    Normal adolescent pulse is 60 to 90 beats per minute (p. 20)

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  • 37. 

    True or False:The normal range for adolescent respirations is 15-20 breaths per minute

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The normal range for respirations in an adolescent patient population is 16 to 19 breaths per minute (p. 20)

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  • 38. 

    The newly graduated nurse states, "Limp posture is expected in infants with extension of the extremities;" this statement is

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When examining an infant's muscle tone and general appearance, limp posture is expected in infants with extension of the extremities (p. 20).

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  • 39. 

    True or False:Lesions are normal findings in children from 2 to 5 years of age

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    When assessing the skin, the nurse should be aware that lesions are not normal findings (p. 21).

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  • 40. 

    The infant displays assymetrical skin folds, this is

    • Normal

    • Abnormal

    Correct Answer
    A. Abnormal
    Explanation
    Skin folds should be symmetrical (p. 21).

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  • 41. 

    The posterior fontanel usually closes by 

    • 1 month

    • 2-3 months

    • 5-6 months

    • 18-24 months

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 2-3 months
    Explanation
    The posterior fontanel usually closes by 2 to 3 months (p. 21).

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  • 42. 

    A concerned mother asks the nurse when to expect the closing of the anterior fontanel. The nurses best response is

    • At 2 months of age

    • At 6 months of age

    • At 12 months of age

    • At 18 months of age

    • At 24 months of age

    Correct Answer
    A. At 18 months of age
    Explanation
    The anterior fontanel usually closes by 18 months (p. 21).

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  • 43. 

    The doctor orders a visual acuity test in a 1 year old child, the nurse should

    • Hold an object in front of the infant's eyes and check to see if she is able to fix on the object and follow it

    • Use a symbol chart to assess the visual acuity in this child

    • Use a snellen chart to assess the visual acuity in this child

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Hold an object in front of the infant's eyes and check to see if she is able to fix on the object and follow it
    Explanation
    Visual acuity may be difficult in children under 3 (p. 22).

    Infants' visual acuity can be assessed by holding an object in front of the infant's eyes and checking if they are able to fix on the object and follow it (p. 22).

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  • 44. 

    What tool is used to assess color vision?

    • Ishihara test

    • Snellen chart

    • Symbol test

    • All of the above

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ishihara test
    Explanation
    Color vision should be assessed using the Ishihara color test (p. 22).

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  • 45. 

    True or False: Extraocular movements must be symmetrical in children of all ages

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Extraocular movements may not be symmetrical in newborns (p. 22).

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  • 46. 

    True or False: Infants should turn away from sound

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Infants should turn toward sounds (p. 23).

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  • 47. 

    The infant's tongue has a white coating that can be easily removed, this is

    • Normal

    • Abnormal

    Correct Answer
    A. Normal
    Explanation
    Infants may have a white coating on the tongue form milk that can be easily removed. Oral candidiasis coating is not easily removed (p. 24).

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  • 48. 

    How many deciduous teeth and how many permanent teeth is expected?

    • 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth

    • 20 permanent teeth and 32 deciduous teeth

    • 10 permanent teeth and 22 deciduous teeth

    • 10 deciduous teeth and 22 permanent teeth

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth
    Explanation
    Children and adolescents - Teeth should be white, smooth, with 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth (p. 24).

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  • 49. 

    A concerned mother expresses that her infant's chest moves in irregular rhythms, the nurse

    • Refers the family to a neonatologist

    • Assures her that this can be normal in infants

    • Prepares the infant for intubation

    • Prepares the infant for hospitalization

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Assures her that this can be normal in infants
    Explanation
    In regards to thorax and lung movements in infants, irregular rhythms are common

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