Pediatric Nurse Exam Pediatric Nurse Family-Centered Care and Education 2

Question 1

A nurse is teaching parents of a newly diagnosed diabetic child about insulin administration. Which learning principle should guide the teaching session?

Accepted Answer

Use teach-back method to confirm parental understanding

Answer

Provide all information in a single session to minimize disruption

Answer

Avoid written materials as they may overwhelm parents

Answer

Teach only the parent who will be the primary caregiver

Question 2

Which approach best supports family-centered care when a child is admitted to the pediatric ICU?

Accepted Answer

Allow flexible family visitation and participation in care

Answer

Restrict visiting hours to reduce child's stimulation

Answer

Limit parental involvement to avoid interference with medical staff

Answer

Separate the child from siblings to prevent infection spread

Question 3

A 7-year-old is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. When should preoperative teaching ideally begin?

Accepted Answer

One to two days before the procedure

Answer

The morning of surgery to reduce anxiety from waiting

Answer

Immediately upon arrival to the preop area

Answer

Only after the child asks questions about the surgery

Question 4

A nurse is assessing health literacy in a parent receiving discharge teaching. Which behavior BEST suggests low health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Parent nods and says 'I understand' without asking questions

Answer

Parent asks many detailed questions about medications

Answer

Parent requests written instructions in their primary language

Answer

Parent records the nurse's instructions on their phone

Question 5

Which statement by a parent of a child with asthma indicates a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

'I should give the controller inhaler only when symptoms appear.'

Answer

'I will give the rescue inhaler when he starts wheezing.'

Answer

'I will use the spacer with every inhaler treatment.'

Answer

'I will monitor peak flow readings daily.'

Question 6

A nurse is teaching an adolescent with epilepsy about seizure safety. Which topic is MOST important to include?

Accepted Answer

Safety precautions during activities like swimming and driving

Answer

Dietary restrictions that reduce seizure frequency

Answer

Medication side effects that affect school performance only

Answer

How to perform CPR on another person during a seizure

Question 7

A family from a culture that relies heavily on traditional healers asks if their child can use herbal remedies alongside prescribed medications. What is the best nursing response?

Accepted Answer

Ask the family to describe the remedies and consult the pharmacist for interaction risks

Answer

Discourage all traditional remedies as they are unproven

Answer

Agree to anything the family wants to maintain rapport

Answer

Document the request but do not address it further

Pediatric Nurse Exam Pediatric Nurse Family-Centered Care and Education 2

What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for Pediatric Nurse Exam

Sources & references