Pediatric Nursing

What is the most reliable indicator of pain in an infant?

What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?

Which vaccine is given at birth?

What is a common sign of dehydration in infants?

What is the best site for IM injection in infants under 12 months?

What reflex is expected in a healthy newborn?

What is a key sign of epiglottitis in children?

When should the first dental visit occur?

What is the priority nursing action during a febrile seizure?

What is a common cause of diarrhea in children under 5?

What is a sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants?

What is the appropriate toy for a 9-month-old infant?

What is the recommended treatment for croup?

What is a typical manifestation of measles?

What is the first solid food introduced to infants?

What is the normal heart rate range for a toddler?

What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with asthma?

What is the appropriate pain scale for a 4-year-old?

What is the first sign of puberty in girls?

What is the normal urine output for a school-age child?

What condition is associated with a positive Trendelenburg sign?

What is a primary nursing goal for a child with cystic fibrosis?

What is the main sign of intussusception?

What is the treatment of choice for Kawasaki disease?

What is the priority for a child with suspected meningitis?

What age group uses parallel play?

What vaccine is contraindicated in immunocompromised children?

What is a key teaching point for parents of a child on liquid iron?

What finding in a newborn requires immediate attention?

What is the treatment goal in congenital hypothyroidism?

What is the recommended position for an infant with GERD?

Which condition presents with a barking cough and inspiratory stridor?

What is a sign of pyloric stenosis in infants?

What is the main concern with untreated congenital heart defects?

What is the expected outcome of phototherapy in newborns?

When can cow’s milk be safely introduced to a child?

Which sign is typical for hand-foot-and-mouth disease?

What is the priority assessment in a child with severe asthma?

Which vaccine protects against bacterial meningitis?

What developmental task is expected in a 6-month-old?

What is a common symptom of lead poisoning in children?

What is the first priority in treating severe dehydration?

What is a classic symptom of scarlet fever?

What is the primary nursing action during a tonic-clonic seizure?

What is an expected behavior in a 3-year-old?

What lab value is important to monitor in nephrotic syndrome?

What is a safety concern in toddlers?

What does a positive Ortolani or Barlow test suggest?

What is a common complication of untreated strep throat?

What intervention helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

What is the best way to prepare a preschooler for surgery?

Which sign indicates dehydration in a child?

What is a sign of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

What is the first sign of puberty in boys?

What is the main priority in a child with febrile neutropenia?

What is a sign of iron-deficiency anemia in infants?

What milestone is typical at 12 months?

What is the best food choice for a toddler with diarrhea?

What is the nurse’s priority after administering a vaccine?

What is the correct action if a child refuses oral medication?

What is the expected weight gain pattern for infants?

Which condition is characterized by a harsh, systolic murmur and cyanosis in newborns?

What is the primary concern with undescended testes?

What is the correct intervention for diaper dermatitis?

What symptom requires immediate attention in a child with tonsillitis?

What is the best response to a parent refusing vaccination?

What is a common sign of otitis media in toddlers?

What is an appropriate play activity for a hospitalized preschooler?

What is the nurse’s priority after giving albuterol via nebulizer?

What is the purpose of administering surfactant to a premature newborn?

What is a sign of coarctation of the aorta in infants?

What is the first step in managing accidental poisoning in a child?

What is a normal hemoglobin level for a 6-year-old child?

What is an appropriate response to a child experiencing night terrors?

What is the proper technique for measuring head circumference?

What is a symptom of hypoglycemia in a toddler?

What is a characteristic of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

What finding indicates respiratory distress in an infant?

What condition presents with café-au-lait spots?

What vaccine is given subcutaneously in children?

What is a key goal in managing sickle cell anemia?

What is an early sign of hypoxia in children?

What developmental task is expected in an 18-month-old?

What is the priority nursing action for a child with epistaxis?

What is an appropriate response to a hospitalized school-age child who is anxious?

Which lab value would concern the nurse in a child on chemotherapy?

What is a sign of developmental delay in a 2-year-old?

What is the priority in managing an infant with bronchiolitis?

What is the first step if a child is unresponsive and not breathing?

What finding is associated with nephrotic syndrome?

What is the proper size cuff for measuring a child’s blood pressure?

What is the primary cause of bronchiolitis in infants?

Which vaccine is contraindicated in a child receiving chemotherapy?

What is the best way to promote medication compliance in adolescents?

What is the first sign of puberty in boys?

What finding suggests Hirschsprung’s disease in a newborn?

What condition involves inflammation of small vessels causing purpura, joint pain, and GI symptoms?

What is the expected response to growth hormone therapy?

What is a critical teaching point for adolescents on isotretinoin?

What condition presents with painless lymphadenopathy and night sweats in adolescents?

What is a sign of hypocalcemia in infants?

What is a nursing priority in a child with autism spectrum disorder?

What symptom is most concerning in a child with streptococcal pharyngitis?

What is the expected head-to-chest circumference ratio in infants?

What is a key sign of meningitis in toddlers?

What is a common effect of untreated celiac disease in children?

What is the most accurate method of temperature for an infant?

What is a primary goal in care of a child with cerebral palsy?

What is a sign of respiratory failure in children?

What type of play is expected in a school-age child?

What is a priority teaching point after tonsillectomy?

What is a complication of nephrotic syndrome?

What should the nurse monitor after administering IV immunoglobulin?

What milestone is typical for a 5-year-old?

What is a nursing consideration for pediatric medication dosing?

What is a typical finding in a child with acute glomerulonephritis?

What is the priority intervention for a child with burns over 15% of body?

What is a red flag in infant development at 9 months?

What is the priority nursing action for a choking toddler?

What is the first action if a child is suspected of abuse?

What is the primary concern for an infant with cleft palate?

Which symptom suggests hypoglycemia in a school-age child with type 1 diabetes?

What is the primary cause of death in children with cystic fibrosis?

What is the priority when caring for a child with a tracheostomy?

What is the function of a ventricular-peritoneal (VP) shunt?

What is the appropriate action if a 4-year-old refuses oral medication?

What is a characteristic sign of pertussis in children?

What is the expected behavior in a 2-year-old?

What is the initial nursing action for a febrile child?

What condition causes a child to «trip over their feet» and walk on toes?

What is the best toy for a hospitalized 8-year-old?

What dietary teaching is appropriate for iron-deficiency anemia?

What symptom suggests an inguinal hernia in an infant?

What is a priority nursing goal in a child with sickle cell crisis?

Which lab value is critical in managing pediatric dehydration?

What is a primary concern in a child with strabismus?

What is an appropriate method to reduce needle anxiety in preschoolers?

What is a symptom of appendicitis in children?

What is the best way to approach a hospitalized adolescent?

What is an early sign of shock in children?

What is the best method to prevent diaper rash?

What teaching should be included for a child with asthma using an MDI?

What is the purpose of RSV prophylaxis with palivizumab?

What milestone is expected by 3 months of age?

Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of seizure precautions?

What is an appropriate teaching for a teen with acne?

What symptom is most concerning in a child with suspected epiglottitis?

What is the appropriate response to parents of a newly diagnosed diabetic child?

What is the earliest sign of hearing loss in infants?

What is the priority intervention after accidental ingestion of pills?

What is the best way to manage contact dermatitis in infants?

What finding in a 2-month-old warrants immediate referral?

What is the main cause of otitis externa?

What symptom is typical of rheumatic fever?

What is a concern when using a restraint in a child?

What lab value confirms diagnosis of lead poisoning?

What food is best to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in toddlers?

What is the expected finding in a child with autism spectrum disorder?

What is a major risk for a child with Down syndrome?

What is the priority in managing an adolescent with bulimia?

What is the best technique to collect a urine sample from a non-toilet-trained infant?

What is the most effective strategy to prevent measles outbreak in schools?

What is a symptom of intussusception?

What is a sign of developmental delay in a 3-year-old?

What is a complication of untreated hydrocephalus?

What is an appropriate fluid for a child with diarrhea and mild dehydration?

What is a common feature of Turner syndrome?

What is the nurse’s priority during a pediatric lumbar puncture?

What is the purpose of a Denver II developmental screening test?

What is a key symptom of otitis media with effusion?

What condition presents with high fever, rash, red lips, and conjunctivitis?

What is the most common cause of anemia in children worldwide?

What is the expected outcome after a pyloromyotomy in infants?

What is the nurse’s role in a suspected case of child abuse?

What milestone should a 4-year-old achieve?

What finding requires immediate attention after tonsillectomy?

What is the nurse’s best action for a teen with suspected eating disorder?

What is a common cause of abdominal pain in adolescent females?

What is the most accurate method to dose medications in children?

What is the main reason infants are more prone to dehydration?

What is the expected behavior of a hospitalized 6-year-old?

What is the nurse’s priority when caring for a child with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt?

Which action is appropriate for medication administration in toddlers?

What is the primary concern for a child with laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)?

What is a common post-op complication after appendectomy in children?

What is the best way to assess pain in a non-verbal 18-month-old?

What finding suggests hypoxia in a child receiving oxygen therapy?

What should the nurse include when teaching about seizure precautions?

What is an early sign of lead toxicity in children?

What is a teaching point for parents of a child with hemophilia?

What food should be avoided in infants under 1 year old?

What is the best approach to feeding a child with failure to thrive?

What condition is associated with a positive Gower’s sign?

What is the nurse’s priority after a severe allergic reaction to peanuts?

What is a safety consideration for toddlers during car travel?

What is the appropriate response when a child experiences enuresis?

What is a warning sign of abuse in a child?