FREE Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following situations is most likely to present a challenge for a child seeking medical attention?

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Being homeless

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Lacking an extended family

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Having a single parent

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Living in a rural area

Question 2

A male patient, age 6, who is highly active and frequently disturbs the pediatric unit by banging on the bed, calling out, tearing things apart, and causing commotion. The ideal answer is probably:

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plan regular periods of active play throughout the day

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reward the child with a treat for good behavior

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admonish the child to behave better

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keep the room quiet and lights dimmed

Question 3

When a pediatric nurse conducts continuing nursing education on child safety and fall prevention for other nurses, she is acting in the capacity of:

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clinical content expert

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mentor

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preceptor

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change agent

Question 4

The pediatric nurse should hold and move a piece of yarn when conducting the Denver II assessment of the child's capacity to follow an object with the eyes to and past midline:

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8 inches above the child’s face

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18 inches above the child’s face

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4 inches above the child’s face

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12 inches above the child’s face

Question 5

A 12-year-old boy cracked ribs 7 and 8 on the left side in a bicycle-motor vehicle collision. The site of these injuries raises the possibility of:

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pneumothorax or hemothorax

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renal trauma

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tracheal or bronchial injury

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hepatic trauma

Question 6

For respiratory infections and fecal impactions, a 12-year-old female patient with cystic fibrosis has had numerous hospital stays. The patient's parents acknowledge that they are negligent about ensuring that chest physical therapy is completed, keeping follow-up appointments, and keeping track of the patient's nutrition and medical care. The following are possible outcomes of using a(services )'s for the patient and family:

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case manager

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occupational therapist

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respiratory therapist

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social worker

Question 7

When a child is being treated for refractory epilepsy with a strict ketogenic diet, the following should be present in the diet:

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low carbohydrate, adequate protein, and high fat

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high carbohydrate, high fat, and low protein

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low carbohydrate, high protein, and low fat.

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high carbohydrate, low fat, and adequate protein