LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam

The nurse is administering an intramuscular injection of an antibiotic to a 3-month-old infant. Which would be the best site for the nurse to give this medication?

The nurse is assessing a 4-year-old on a routine well-child visit. When assessing the gross motor skills of this preschooler, which activity will the nurse predict the child to be able to successfully

The nurse is preparing a variety of projects for the pediatric clients on the unit to work on in the playroom. In deciding on projects, the nurse determines the 8-year-old will be best suited to work

During a well-child checkup, a child shares being embarrassed when she is seen with her 7-year-old sister who wears an arm prosthesis after the limb was amputated. Which statement by the nurse most ap

The nurse asks the parents of a child about the family health history. The father asks the nurse why she needs this information. The nurse would explain that the family health history is gathered for

The location of the kidneys in the child in relationship to the location of the kidneys in the adult makes which fact a greater likelihood in the child?

The caregiver of a child with a history of ear infections calls the nurse and reports that her son has just told her his urine “looks funny.” He also has a headache, and his mother reports that his ey

The caregiver of a 4-year-old girl who lives in a heavily wooded area calls the clinic nurse to report that the child has a swollen tick on her arm. What would be the best action for the caregiver to

The nurse is presenting a post-conference seminar to a group of nursing students on the topic of suctioning of a child. Which statement made by a student demonstrates a need for further instruction on

What information is most correct regarding the nervous system of the child?

The nurse is meeting with a group of high school boys to discuss various health topics. After the session on testicular self-exam, the nurse determines the session is successful when one of the studen

A 2-year-old child is reported to be a “picky eater” by his father. What pointers could the nurse provide the parent to help minimize stress related to mealtime? (Select all that apply)

A first-time mother calls the pediatrician’s office to ask the nurse about her baby’s tooth eruption. The baby is 8 months old and still does not have any teeth. What information can the nurse share w

The emergency room nurse is caring for a family who lost an adolescent in a violent car accident. Which initial nursing action best helps the family’s grieving process?

A 12-year-old girl who has not yet reached menarche comes to the pediatrician’s office for her annual well-child check. As the nurse is weighing and measuring her, the child says emphatically that she

The caregiver of a 6-year-old is concerned the child is not getting proper nutrition because on some days, the child will only eat one type of food. Which response should the nurse prioritize for this

A pediatric patient who has been seriously burned is being given IV fluid replacements. It has been determined that the patient will initially need 24 ounces of replacement fluids. In following a norm

The nurse is conducting teaching with the caregivers of a child who is being discharged from the pediatric unit. The care provider has recommended the child have moist heat applications at home. In co

A 10-year-old boy who had an appendectomy had expressed worry that following the procedure he would have lots of pain. Two days after the procedure the child is claiming he is having no pain. Which nu

The parent of an adolescent has called to talk to the pediatric nurse over concern that her daughter is not getting proper nutrition now that she has started following a vegetarian diet. Which respons

The nurse has an order to administer a rectal suppository to a 3-month-old child. In addition to lubricating the suppository, which intervention will help assure appropriate administration of the medi

The nurse is doing discharge teaching for a child who has had a tonsillectomy. The nurse tells the client and family that the child should have plenty of fluids. In addition, the nurse would explain t

In discussing the causes of iron-deficiency anemia in children with a group of nurses, the following statements are made. Which of these statements is a misconception related to iron-deficiency anemia

The nurse is assessing a child who is lying quietly on the bed. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is presenting a class on discipline for a group of parents of toddlers. What information would be important for the nurse to teach this group? (Select all that apply)