LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam

A child diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is rubbing his nose upward and backward. Which response is the child exhibiting?

The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of school-aged children discussing fractures. The nurse explains that if the fragments of fractured bone are separated, the fracture is said to be:

The nurse is assisting with a physical exam on a child who has been admitted with a diagnosis of possible child abuse (child maltreatment). Which finding might alert the nurse to this possibility that

The nurse is preparing a safety presentation for a health fair for families. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize when illustrating car safety and the family?

A single woman brings her 10-year-old daughter in for the first well-child visit at the clinic. The nurse discovers they recently relocated to that area due to the mother’s job, the child is now atten

The nurse is teaching a group of first-time parents who are being discharged with their newborns. One parent asks the nurse what to do if the child has a temperature. After conducting teaching regardi

The nurse is reviewing a client’s chart and notes that the child is in droplet precautions for pneumonia. What protection would she need to take in caring for the child?

The nurse is discussing the ears and hearing in a child with a group of peers. Which statement is most accurate related to this topic?

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the pediatrician’s office, voicing concerns about her toddler’s growth over the last year. According to the child’s records, the toddler has gained 6 pounds (2.

The nurse is collecting data on a 4-month-old child brought to the clinic by the caregiver. The nurse observes the child’s mouth and notes a white coating that looks like milk curds. Which of the foll

The nurse is observing an infant and notes that the infant is restless, wide-awake but quiet. The mother reports that her baby often is awake for hours at a time and is very fidgety. How would the nur

The school nurse is discussing obesity with a group of caregivers of school-aged children. Which statement by the caregivers best illustrates that they are prepared to help their child prevent obesity

The nurse is developing a care plan for several clients who were seen in the clinic that day. Which situation will the nurse conclude is most likely to experience challenges in the growth and developm

Tess is a 5-year-old client who must receive an IV infusion of antibiotics. She is anxious, resistant, and wiggly. To keep her safe during the time the IV is in place, the nurse would choose which met

The caregivers of an 8-year-old child diagnosed with muscular dystrophy are discussing appropriate activities for their child. The nurse might suggest to these caregivers that they take which action i

The school nurse is presenting information to a group of high school students who are asking about vegetarian diets. The nurse determines that the group needs more information when they identify which

The nurse is discussing types of treatment used when working with children who have orthopedic disorders. Which form of treatment covers the lower part of the body, usually from the waist down, and ei

Using the West nomogram scale, the nurse needs to calculate the safe dosage of a medication for a child. The child is 50 inches tall and weighs 76 lb. The normal dosage of the medication for an adult

A caregiver who works in the hospital brings his 9-year-old son to the emergency room with a spiral fracture of the tibia. The caregiver reports that the injury occurred when the boy’s 5-year-old sist

The nurse is assessing a teenage client and notes his lower front teeth are slightly crossed over. The nurse points out to his caregiver that he should see an orthodontist about this to prevent which

The parents of a 5-year-old boy are concerned about how a recent motorcycle accident to his father will affect the child. Although the father has fully recovered, the child is very concerned if the fa

Which of the following is most correct regarding the gastrointestinal system of the child?

The nurse is caring for an infant immediately after pyloromyotomy surgery has been performed to treat pyloric stenosis. The infant’s parents are understandably anxious about their child. Given the sit

A 2-year-old child has had a common cold for 4 days. The caregiver calls the nurse in the emergency department at 2 a.m. on a cold winter night to say that the child has awakened with a barking cough

The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with Kwashiorkor. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most acc