CPNRE CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Pediatric and Child Health Nursing Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A nurse is teaching a parent about febrile seizure management at home. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding?

Accepted Answer

I will place my child on their side, protect them from injury, and time the seizure

Answer

Positioning the child on their side, ensuring safety, and timing the seizure are correct first aid responses to a febrile seizure.

Question 2

A 10-year-old is admitted with suspected appendicitis. Which assessment finding is most consistent with this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point in the right lower quadrant

Answer

Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis.

Question 3

When performing a developmental assessment on a 12-month-old, which milestone would the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Pulling to stand and saying 1–2 words

Answer

At 12 months, infants typically pull to stand, cruise along furniture, and may say 1–2 meaningful words.

Question 4

A child with asthma presents with audible wheezing and an oxygen saturation of 91%. What is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen and administer a short-acting bronchodilator

Answer

Supplemental oxygen corrects hypoxemia while a short-acting bronchodilator (e.g., salbutamol) relieves acute bronchoconstriction.

Question 5

A nurse is preparing to insert an IV in a pediatric client. Which statement about pediatric IV sites is correct?

Accepted Answer

Scalp veins may be used in infants when peripheral sites are unavailable

Answer

Scalp veins can be used in infants when peripheral limb access is difficult, as they are accessible and relatively stable.

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