LPN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam

The pediatric nurse is careful to monitor and assess the growth and development of all clients. Which characteristic should the nurse prepare to assess in the infants?

The caregiver of a 2-year-old calls the clinic concerned that her child may have pushed paper into her ears, and she asks the nurse what to do. The mother found the child pushing on her ears with torn

The caregiver of a child being treated at home for acute glomerulonephritis calls the nurse reporting that her daughter has just had a convulsion. The child is resting comfortably but the caregiver wo

The pediatric nurse is discussing the daily activities of a 4-year-old with the caregiver to assess growth and development status. The nurse would document that the child has reached the initiative st

The nursing instructor is conducting a class on the development of an infant. The instructor determines the class is successful when the students correctly illustrate which as the proximodistal develo

The nurse instructor is reviewing the integumentary system during a presentation to a group of student nurses. Which statement made by the instructor is the most accurate regarding the integumentary s

A dermatologist treating a 16-year-old girl with a history of severe acne has ordered that she be started on a course of isotretinoin. The teen’s caregiver has said that her daughter is a virgin and r

A 3-year-old who has been attending preschool has been diagnosed with leukemia. The caregivers of this child ask the nurse what they can do to help their child feel secure. Which recommendation could

The pediatric nurse is caring for a group of 4-year-old clients with various diagnoses. The child being treated for which diagnosis will most need help understanding what is happening to him or her?

The caregiver of a child with sickle cell disease asks the nurse how much fluid her child should have each day after the child goes home. In response to the caregiver’s question, the nurse would expla

The pediatric nurse recognizes that what statement is true regarding medications administered via the intravenous route?

The caregiver of an infant keeps removing the pulse oximetry sensor claiming it is too tight and hurting the baby. Which response should the nurse prioritize in addressing this situation?

The nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair illustrating the major milestones of infants as they grow and develop. Which fact should the nurse point out when illustrating an infant’s teeth

The caregivers of a child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis 5 months ago report that they have been following all of the suggested guidelines for nutrition, fluid intake, and exercise, but the ch

A group of nurses is reviewing the cardiovascular system and its function. Which statement by one of the nurses demonstrates an understanding of a child’s cardiovascular system?

The nurse is attempting to include family in the care of a hospitalized, terminally ill adolescent. Which interventions can be appropriately delegated to family members? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is preparing to teach a class to a group of young parents with infants the basics of introducing solid foods into the diet. Which factor about the food should the nurse point out the infants

A toddler is hospitalized and the nurse wants to make the transition from home to hospital as easy as possible for him. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial to assist the toddler in adap

The parents and their child with a chronic illness have been seen by the nurse in the pediatrician’s office since birth. Which situation is appropriate for instruction by the nurse?

A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a possible broken arm. His 18-year-old sister, who is also his primary caregiver, has come with him. The boy is relatively calm, but his sister i

A mother brings a 23-month-old child for a well-child check. She apologizes, stating, “It’s my allergies, not a cold, that is causing me to sniffle so much.” The mother reports that the toddler seems

A 9-year-old patient has been complaining of headache, coughing, and an aching chest. The care provider makes a diagnosis of a viral infection. The child’s mother tells the nurse that when she first s

After interacting for several days with a dying child, the nurse realizes that the child has not mentioned death. There are some dead flowers in a vase on the child’s windowsill. The child looks at th