Pediatric Nursing and Patient Care Quiz

Test your expertise in pediatric nursing with questions on vital signs, treatments, and assessments. Prepare to ace your next exam!

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What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?

12-20 breaths per minute

20-30 breaths per minute

30-60 breaths per minute

60-80 breaths per minute

What is the first-line treatment for pediatric dehydration?

Intravenous fluids

Oral rehydration solution (ORS)

Antibiotics

Immediate blood transfusion

Which is a common sign of pneumonia in children?

Bradycardia

Tachypnea

Hypertension

Decreased reflexes

What is the primary goal of family-centered care in pediatrics?

To reduce hospital costs

To increase the efficiency of care delivery

To involve family members in the care process

To limit the need for medical intervention

What is the main preventive measure for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Back to sleep position

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months

Using a pacifier during sleep

Keeping the infant's room warm

Which nutritional deficiency is most common in pediatric patients?

Vitamin A

Iron

Vitamin D

Calcium

Which pediatric growth chart is used for children aged 2 to 20 years?

WHO growth charts

CDC growth charts

BMI-for-age growth charts

Head circumference-for-age charts

Pediatric dosages for medications are most commonly calculated based on:

The child's age

The child's weight

The severity of the condition

The parent's preference

When performing CPR on an infant, how should the chest compressions be administered?

With the heel of one hand

With two hands, interlocking fingers

Using the pads of two fingers

Using the palm of both hands

#10

Which vaccination is typically given at birth?

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)

Hepatitis B

Varicella

#11

What is the most common cause of acute otitis media in children?

Allergies

Bacterial infection

Viral infection

Fungal infection

#12

Which of the following is a standard method to assess pain in a non-verbal child?

Blood pressure measurement

FLACC scale

Asking the child to point to the pain

Temperature measurement

#13

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate a newborn's transition to extrauterine life, including heart rate, respiratory effort, and muscle tone?

Glasgow Coma Scale

APGAR score

PEWS (Pediatric Early Warning Score)

Bradford score

#14

A child with suspected appendicitis should be advised to avoid:

Antibiotics

Heat application to the abdomen

Hydration

Pain medication

#15

What is the recommended treatment for pediatric patients with mild persistent asthma?

High-dose inhaled corticosteroids

Oral corticosteroids

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids plus a long-acting beta-agonist

Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids

#16

A murmur in pediatric patients is always indicative of congenital heart disease.

True

False

Only if accompanied by cyanosis

Only if detected after the neonatal period

#17

The '5-2-1-0' rule promotes healthy habits in children, including:

5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 hours of TV, 1 hour of physical activity, 0 sugary drinks per day

5 hours of physical activity, 2 servings of fruits, 1 hour of TV, 0 sugary drinks per day

5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 hours of physical activity, 1 hour of reading, 0 screen time

5 glasses of water, 2 hours of screen time, 1 serving of vegetables, 0 fast food meals per day