Pediatrics Exam 1 Practice Questions with
correct Answers
While examining a 2-year-old child, the nurse in charge sees that the
anterior fontanel is open. The nurse should:
A. Notify the doctor
B. Look for other signs of abuse
C. Recognize this as a normal finding
D. Ask about a family history of Tay-Sachs disease - Correct answer A.
Notify the doctor
When developing a plan of care for a male adolescent, the nurse considers
the child's psychosocial needs. During adolescence, psychosocial
development focuses on:
A. Becoming industrious
B. Establishing an identity
C. Achieving intimacy
D. Developing initiative - Correct answer B. Establishing an identity
A mother asks the nurse how to handle her 5-year-old child, who recently
started wetting the pants after being completely toilet trained. The child just
started attending nursery school 2 days a week. Which principle should
guide the nurse's response?
A. The child forgets previously learned skills
B. The child experiences growth while regressing, regrouping, and then
progressing
C. The parents may refer less mature behaviors
D. The child returns to a level of behavior that increases the sense of
security. - Correct answer D. The child returns to a level of behavior that
increases the sense of security.
Nurse Kim is teaching a group of parents about otitis media. When
discussing why children are predisposed to this disorder, the nurse should
mention the significance of which anatomical feature?
