Test Prep for Nursing Exam about Pediatric Nursing (26-30)

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26. Which of the following situations is most dangerous among children?

a) medications are placed in the cupboard
b) gun is found inside the locker but the child doesn't know where the keys are
c) an 11-year old boy is skating along highway, going the same direction with the cars
d) a 4-year old playing tricycle with pedal in the backyard wearing helmet, elbow pads and knee pads

27. Which of the following toys is appropriate for a 10-month old infant?

a) brightly colored mobiles with sounds
b) large interlocking blocks
c) push-and-pull toys
d) cups of different sizes that fit inside each other

28. A child is 2-year old. Which of the following is expected in the child?

a) runs well
b) walks with support
c) hops on one foot
d) walks up stairs without grasping the handrails

29) The 15-month old child can do which of the following?

a) sits without support
b) drinks from a cup
c) creeps
d) throws ball on the floor

30. The newborn was delivered 6 hours ago. During assessment of the client, which of the following findings need to be reported to the physician?

a) nystagmus
b) posterior fontanel is closed
c) arms actively flexed upon stimulation
d) respiration are irregular



ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

26) B
- presence of gun inside the home is very dangerous for children. There is a possibility that they may find the keys.

27) B
- large interlocking blocks are most appropriate for a 10-month old infant. Mobiles are appropriate for 0 to 6 months old infant. Push and pull toys and toys that fit inside each other are for toddlers.

28) A
- a 2-year old child is able to run well.
Choice B - is for a 10 - 12 month old who is able to walk with support
Choice C - for a 4-year old who is able to hop on one foot
Choice D - for a 5-year old who is able to walk upstairs without grasping the handrails.

29) D
- a 15-month old child can throw a ball on he floor, can drop a pellet into a narrow-necked bottle. Casting or throwing objects and retrieving them become almost obsessive activities at about 15 months.

30) B
- posterior fontanel normally closes at age 2-3 months. Premature closure of posterior fontanel is called craniosynostosis. Choices A, C, and D are normal findings.

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