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RN Pediatrics Quiz 2

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A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

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Question 1

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 4

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.

Question 5

A nurse suspects appendicitis. Which finding supports this?

  1. RLQ pain
  2. LUQ pain
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Diarrhea
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. RLQ pain

Explanation: Appendicitis presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Question 6

A nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which finding is expected?

  1. Ear pulling
  2. Vision loss
  3. Dry cough
  4. Bradycardia
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ear pulling

Explanation: Ear pulling is common in otitis media.

Question 7

A nurse is assessing a child with pneumonia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Crackles
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Constipation
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Crackles

Explanation: Crackles indicate lung infection.

Question 8

A nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which disappears first?

  1. Moro
  2. Babinski
  3. Palmar grasp
  4. Tonic neck
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Palmar grasp

Explanation: Palmar grasp disappears earlier than others.

Question 9

A nurse is managing dehydration. What is priority?

  1. Encourage rest
  2. IV fluids
  3. Education
  4. Weigh daily
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. IV fluids

Explanation: IV fluids restore circulation quickly.

Question 10

A nurse is assessing measles. Which is classic?

  1. Koplik spots
  2. Rash on palms
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Koplik spots

Explanation: Koplik spots are pathognomonic.

Question 11

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 12

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 13

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 14

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.

Question 15

A nurse suspects appendicitis. Which finding supports this?

  1. RLQ pain
  2. LUQ pain
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Diarrhea
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. RLQ pain

Explanation: Appendicitis presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Question 16

A nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which finding is expected?

  1. Ear pulling
  2. Vision loss
  3. Dry cough
  4. Bradycardia
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ear pulling

Explanation: Ear pulling is common in otitis media.

Question 17

A nurse is assessing a child with pneumonia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Crackles
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Constipation
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Crackles

Explanation: Crackles indicate lung infection.

Question 18

A nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which disappears first?

  1. Moro
  2. Babinski
  3. Palmar grasp
  4. Tonic neck
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Palmar grasp

Explanation: Palmar grasp disappears earlier than others.

Question 19

A nurse is managing dehydration. What is priority?

  1. Encourage rest
  2. IV fluids
  3. Education
  4. Weigh daily
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. IV fluids

Explanation: IV fluids restore circulation quickly.

Question 20

A nurse is assessing measles. Which is classic?

  1. Koplik spots
  2. Rash on palms
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Koplik spots

Explanation: Koplik spots are pathognomonic.

Question 21

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 22

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 23

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 24

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.

Question 25

A nurse suspects appendicitis. Which finding supports this?

  1. RLQ pain
  2. LUQ pain
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Diarrhea
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. RLQ pain

Explanation: Appendicitis presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Question 26

A nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which finding is expected?

  1. Ear pulling
  2. Vision loss
  3. Dry cough
  4. Bradycardia
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ear pulling

Explanation: Ear pulling is common in otitis media.

Question 27

A nurse is assessing a child with pneumonia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Crackles
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Constipation
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Crackles

Explanation: Crackles indicate lung infection.

Question 28

A nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which disappears first?

  1. Moro
  2. Babinski
  3. Palmar grasp
  4. Tonic neck
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Palmar grasp

Explanation: Palmar grasp disappears earlier than others.

Question 29

A nurse is managing dehydration. What is priority?

  1. Encourage rest
  2. IV fluids
  3. Education
  4. Weigh daily
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. IV fluids

Explanation: IV fluids restore circulation quickly.

Question 30

A nurse is assessing measles. Which is classic?

  1. Koplik spots
  2. Rash on palms
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Koplik spots

Explanation: Koplik spots are pathognomonic.

Question 31

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 32

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 33

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 34

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.

Question 35

A nurse suspects appendicitis. Which finding supports this?

  1. RLQ pain
  2. LUQ pain
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Diarrhea
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. RLQ pain

Explanation: Appendicitis presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Question 36

A nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which finding is expected?

  1. Ear pulling
  2. Vision loss
  3. Dry cough
  4. Bradycardia
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ear pulling

Explanation: Ear pulling is common in otitis media.

Question 37

A nurse is assessing a child with pneumonia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Crackles
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Constipation
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Crackles

Explanation: Crackles indicate lung infection.

Question 38

A nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which disappears first?

  1. Moro
  2. Babinski
  3. Palmar grasp
  4. Tonic neck
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Palmar grasp

Explanation: Palmar grasp disappears earlier than others.

Question 39

A nurse is managing dehydration. What is priority?

  1. Encourage rest
  2. IV fluids
  3. Education
  4. Weigh daily
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. IV fluids

Explanation: IV fluids restore circulation quickly.

Question 40

A nurse is assessing measles. Which is classic?

  1. Koplik spots
  2. Rash on palms
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Koplik spots

Explanation: Koplik spots are pathognomonic.

Question 41

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 42

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 43

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 44

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.

Question 45

A nurse suspects appendicitis. Which finding supports this?

  1. RLQ pain
  2. LUQ pain
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Diarrhea
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. RLQ pain

Explanation: Appendicitis presents with right lower quadrant pain.

Question 46

A nurse is caring for a child with otitis media. Which finding is expected?

  1. Ear pulling
  2. Vision loss
  3. Dry cough
  4. Bradycardia
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Ear pulling

Explanation: Ear pulling is common in otitis media.

Question 47

A nurse is assessing a child with pneumonia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Crackles
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Hypothermia
  4. Constipation
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Crackles

Explanation: Crackles indicate lung infection.

Question 48

A nurse is assessing primitive reflexes. Which disappears first?

  1. Moro
  2. Babinski
  3. Palmar grasp
  4. Tonic neck
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Palmar grasp

Explanation: Palmar grasp disappears earlier than others.

Question 49

A nurse is managing dehydration. What is priority?

  1. Encourage rest
  2. IV fluids
  3. Education
  4. Weigh daily
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. IV fluids

Explanation: IV fluids restore circulation quickly.

Question 50

A nurse is assessing measles. Which is classic?

  1. Koplik spots
  2. Rash on palms
  3. Bradycardia
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Koplik spots

Explanation: Koplik spots are pathognomonic.

Question 51

A nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. Which finding is most concerning?

  1. Yellowing of face at 24 hr
  2. Yellowing of sclera day 3
  3. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr
  4. Yellowing of legs day 4
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Yellowing of abdomen at 12 hr

Explanation: Jaundice within first 24 hours is pathological and requires evaluation.

Question 52

A nurse is caring for a child with asthma. Which medication is for quick relief?

  1. Fluticasone
  2. Albuterol
  3. Montelukast
  4. Prednisone
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Albuterol

Explanation: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator for acute relief.

Question 53

A nurse is assessing a toddler with iron deficiency anemia. Which finding is expected?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Pallor
  3. Hypertension
  4. Edema
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Pallor

Explanation: Pallor is a common sign of anemia.

Question 54

Which vaccine is given at birth?

  1. MMR
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Varicella
  4. DTaP
View answer and explanation

Correct answer:

  1. Hepatitis B

Explanation: Hepatitis B vaccine is given at birth.