NURS 2258-4331 Paediatrics Proctored Exam

When assessing the oral cavity of a 2½-year-old toddler, which finding is expected?

The parents of a 2-year-old are concerned because the toddler only says a few words. What strategy should the nurse suggest to the parents?

The nurse is working in a health care provider's office and is performing a routine check-up for a 2-year-old child. The nurse is reviewing home safety with the parents. Which statement by the parents

The nurse is providing education to a teen mother about her 20-month-old daughter's growth. The teen says her daughter seems to have such a big head. What information should the nurse include in the r

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 2-year-old about mealtime and finger foods. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?

The nurse is caring for a 1-year-old boy with Down syndrome. Which intervention would the nurse be least likely to include in the child’s plan of care?

The nurse is educating a parent after the birth of a newborn who is diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which parent statement indicates teaching has been effective?

When teaching about Turner’s syndrome, what should the nurse include?

Which of the following statements is true about a child with Fragile X syndrome?

The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother to help promote healthy sleep for her 3-week-old baby. Which recommended guideline might be included in the teaching plan?

The mother of a 1-month-old infant voices concern about her baby's respirations. She states they are rapid and irregular. Which information should the nurse provide?

The nurse is admitting a 12-month-old to the medical unit. During the admission process, the parents tell the nurse that their child is very advanced because he says "ball" when he picks up a football

Patty calls the hospital nursing hotline and asks, "My 8-week-old daughter cries 8 hours a day, and she is hard to console, is that normal?" What should the nurse's response be to this mother?

The nurse takes a call from a concerned mother whose infant received routine immunizations the day before and now has a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C), is fussy, and pulling at the injection si

Which developmental milestone would the nurse expect an 11-month-old infant to have achieved?

The mother of a 3-month-old baby is concerned because the child is not able to sit independently. How should the nurse respond to this mother's concern?

A nurse is reviewing the health records of several 4-month-old infants who were seen in the pediatric office today. Which infant behavior will require referral for further evaluation of growth and dev

Which piece of equipment is most helpful in determining disease management in the client with asthma?

When caring for children with respiratory issues in relationship to the anatomy and physiology of the child’s respiratory system, it is important to recognize which of the following?

A child with a suspected airway obstruction is brought to the emergency room. The parent reports a fever last night. He produces a harsh, strident sound on inspiration (stridor). Where is the obstruct

A 3-month-old infant is hospitalized with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis. The nurse is creating a plan of care for the infant. Which intervention is a priority?

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. What intervention would not be included in the child’s plan of care?

A 4-month-old male infant is seen in the emergency room with clinical manifestations of moderate respiratory distress including nasal stuffiness, nasal flaring, tachypnea, and grunting. The infant's h

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old hospitalized for the treatment of pneumonia. Which finding indicates the child is experiencing respiratory failure?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following should the nurse include?