Quiz about Peds Exam 1 Quiz 2

Question 1

What is the age requirement for informed consent in pediatric procedures?

Accepted Answer

Age of majority/competence

Answer

Age of 12

Answer

Age of 16

Answer

Age of 21

Question 2

Which of the following is required for obtaining informed consent in older children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Assent

Answer

Parental consent

Answer

Emancipation

Answer

None of the above

Question 3

Eligibility for giving informed consent in pediatric procedures includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Treatment without parental consent

Answer

Emancipated minor

Answer

Mature minor

Question 4

An emancipated minor is legally under the age of majority but is recognized as having legal capacity of an adult under circumstances prescribed by state law, such as _________

Accepted Answer

pregnancy, marriage, high school graduation, independent living, or military service

Answer

owning property, winning a scholarship, traveling abroad, or passing a driving test

Answer

receiving a vaccination, attending college, joining a sports team, or volunteering

Answer

having a bank account, learning a foreign language, participating in a science fair, or reading a novel

Question 5

A mature minor can give informed consent for treatment without parental consent.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 6

Assent in pediatric procedures means that the child has been informed and is willing to accept the proposed procedure.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a step in obtaining assent from a child?

Accepted Answer

C) Making sure the child is at least 16 years old

Answer

A) Telling the patient what to expect

Answer

B) Assessing understanding

Answer

D) Soliciting an expression of willingness

Question 8

Conditions for which treatment does not require parental consent/knowledge are also known as _________

Accepted Answer

medically emancipated conditions

Answer

informed consent

Answer

parental override disorders

Answer

nonconsensual treatment

Answer

breaking the law

Question 9

Which of the following conditions may not require parental consent for treatment, depending on the state?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Sexually transmitted infections

Answer

Mental health services

Answer

Alcohol/drug dependency

Question 10

What is an important aspect of preparation for procedures in children?

Accepted Answer

Psychologic preparation

Answer

Physical exercise

Answer

Dietary restrictions

Answer

Medication administration

Question 11

Age-specific guidelines for preparation are based on ________ characteristics.

Accepted Answer

developmental

Answer

cultural

Answer

economic

Answer

geographical

Question 12

Parental presence and support is not important during preparation for procedures.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 13

During early childhood hospitalization, children may cry more frequently and be irritable.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 14

During hospitalization, clinging to parents/caregivers is a behavior seen in ________ childhood.

Accepted Answer

early

Answer

middle

Answer

late

Answer

adolescent

Question 15

Anxiety and acting out or becoming introverted are behaviors seen in ________ during hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

adolescence

Answer

infancy

Answer

toddlers

Answer

neonates

Question 16

Expect regression in young children (i.e. bedwetting) during hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 17

For toddlers (age 1 to 3), assessment should be demonstrated on a doll or stuffed animal before assessing the child.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 18

Preschool and school age children (3-12) should NOT be allowed to handle equipment as appropriate during assessment.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 19

Benefits of using a special treatment room for procedures include expecting success, involving the child, and providing ________.

Accepted Answer

distraction

Answer

money

Answer

punishment

Answer

sedation

Question 20

Which of the following is a recommended method for bathing and diaper changing in pediatric care?

Accepted Answer

Wipe front to back

Answer

Wipe back to front

Answer

Wipe in circular motion

Answer

Do not wipe

Question 21

SATA: Where do pressure ulcers typically occur in children?

Accepted Answer

Back of head and skull

Accepted Answer

Ears

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Answer

Ankles

Question 22

For how long should RR (respiratory rate) be counted in children?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Question 23

When measuring temperature in young children, which is the MOST preferred method?

Accepted Answer

Axillary

Answer

Oral

Answer

Rectal

Answer

Tympanic

Question 24

What is the definition of fever/hyperpyrexia?

Accepted Answer

Fever/hyperpyrexia is an elevation in set point such that body temperature is regulated at a higher level, may be arbitrarily defined as temp above 38 degrees C (100.4 F).

Answer

Fever/hyperpyrexia is a decrease in set point such that body temperature is regulated at a lower level, may be arbitrarily defined as temp below 36 degrees C (96.8 F).

Answer

Fever/hyperpyrexia is a sudden drop in blood pressure, leading to chills and shivering.

Answer

Fever/hyperpyrexia is an increase in heart rate without any change in body temperature.

Question 25

What is the definition of hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthermia is body temperature exceeding the set point, which usually results from the body or external conditions creating more heat than the body can eliminate

Answer

Hyperthermia is a condition where the body temperature drops below normal due to prolonged exposure to cold environments.

Answer

Hyperthermia is a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels.

Answer

Hyperthermia is the same thing as a fever

Answer

Hyperthermia is when the body's set point temperature is made to be higher than normal

Question 26

At what temperature is fever considered in infants 0-3 months old?

Accepted Answer

Fever is considered above 38 C or 100.4 F.

Answer

Fever is considered above 37 C or 98.6 F.

Answer

Fever is considered above 39 C or 102.2 F.

Answer

Fever is considered above 36.5 C or 97.7 F.

Question 27

At what temperature is hypothermia considered in infants 0-3 months old?

Accepted Answer

Hypothermia is below 36.5 C or 97.7 F.

Answer

Hypothermia is below 37.5 C or 99.5 F.

Answer

Hypothermia is below 35.0 C or 95.0 F.

Answer

Hypothermia is below 38.0 C or 100.4 F.

Question 28

Which of the following is required for septic work up in infants 0-3 months old?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Blood cultures

Answer

Urinalysis/UA and urine culture

Answer

Lumbar puncture (CSF)

Question 29

Chest x-ray is used to rule out pneumonia in septic work up for infants 0-3 months old.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 30

Respiratory panel is used to rule out viral and bacterial illness in septic work up for infants 0-3 months old.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 31

When should antibiotics be started in septic work up for infants?

Accepted Answer

After all specimens are collected, before cultures come back

Answer

Before all specimens are collected

Answer

After cultures come back

Answer

Only if the patient is in hypotensive shock

Question 32

How long does it take for C/S (culture/sensitivity) results to come back?

Accepted Answer

Wait 48-72 hrs for C/S (culture/sensitivity) results.

Answer

Wait 12 hours for C/S (culture/sensitivity) results.

Answer

Wait 1 week for C/S (culture/sensitivity) results.

Answer

Wait 24 hours for C/S (culture/sensitivity) results.

Question 33

What percentage of all children experience febrile seizures?

Accepted Answer

3-4% of all children

Answer

10-12% of all children

Answer

0.5-1% of all children

Answer

20-25% of all children

Question 34

Febrile seizures usually occur between which ages?

Accepted Answer

Usually between 6 months and 6 years of age

Answer

Usually between birth and 3 months of age

Answer

Usually between 10 years and 15 years of age

Answer

Usually between 7 years and 12 years of age

Question 35

What is the recurrence rate of febrile seizures?

Accepted Answer

Recurrence of febrile seizures in about 30% of cases

Answer

Recurrence of febrile seizures in about 5% of cases

Answer

Recurrence of febrile seizures in about 70% of cases

Answer

Recurrence of febrile seizures in about 50% of cases

Question 36

There is strong evidence to support use of antipyretics or anticonvulsants to prevent recurrent febrile seizures.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of antipyretics for febrile seizures?

Accepted Answer

To increase comfort

Answer

To prevent seizures

Answer

To cure the underlying infection

Answer

To reduce the risk of epilepsy

Question 38

Fill in the blank: Hospital cribs look almost like a _____?

Accepted Answer

cage

Answer

bed

Answer

box

Answer

basket

Question 39

Where should emergency drug lists be kept for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

At bedside

Answer

In the pharmacy

Answer

At the nurse's station

Answer

In the doctor's office

Question 40

Fill in the blank: Airborne isolation conditions include measles, TB, varicella, and _____?

Accepted Answer

Covid-19

Answer

Influenza

Answer

Hepatitis B

Answer

Mumps

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of physical restraint for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Therapeutic hugging

Answer

Jacket restraints

Answer

Mummy/swaddle restraints

Question 42

Fill in the blank: Puncture site for blood on the _____ of an infant's foot.

Accepted Answer

SOLE

Answer

HEEL

Answer

TOE

Answer

ANKLE

Question 43

Which of the following are methods for specimen collection in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

C) Both A and B

Answer

A) Gastric washings

Answer

B) Nasal washings

Answer

D) None of the above

Question 44

What is most frequently used to determine drug dosage in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Specific dosage per kilo of body weight

Answer

Specific dosage per gram of body weight

Answer

Specific dosage per liter of body weight

Answer

Specific dosage per pound of body weight

Question 45

The purpose of keeping a pediatric patient upright when administering oral medication is to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the risk of aspiration

Answer

Increase medication absorption

Answer

Decrease medication taste

Answer

Prevent dehydration

Question 46

Which method is recommended for administering oral medication to infants?

Accepted Answer

Use an oral syringe

Answer

Use a spoon

Answer

Mix with food

Answer

Pour into a cup

Question 47

Which of the following is used when GI feeding is not possible?

Accepted Answer

TPN

Answer

Gavage feedings

Answer

NG/OG

Answer

Jejunostomy feedings

Question 48

Nonnutritive sucking improves digestion during alternative feeding techniques.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 49

What is the role of intralipid infusion in TPN?

Accepted Answer

It is part of the central line access for nutrition when GI feeding is not possible.

Answer

It is used to prevent infection in TPN administration.

Answer

It acts as a source of vitamins in TPN.

Answer

It is used to flush the central line after TPN administration.

Question 50

List one principle of Family Centered Care related to communication.

Accepted Answer

Information sharing, honest communication, listening and respecting families' beliefs

Answer

Limiting family involvement in care decisions

Answer

Withholding information to avoid family stress

Answer

Prioritizing only the healthcare team's opinions

Question 51

What does 'teach back education' involve in Family Centered Care?

Accepted Answer

Patient and family repeat back in their own words what was taught, helping the nurse to evaluate their understanding.

Answer

The nurse provides written instructions only, without verbal explanation.

Answer

Family members teach the nurse about the patient's preferences.

Answer

Education is provided only to the patient, not the family.

Question 52

How much weight does an infant typically gain every week between 1 month and 1 year?

Accepted Answer

5-7 oz

Answer

2-3 oz

Answer

10-12 oz

Answer

1-2 oz

Question 53

By what age should an infant DOUBLE their birth weight?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

9 months

Answer

12 months

Question 54

By what age should a child TRIPLE their birth weight?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

9 months

Answer

2 years

Question 55

Height increases by ____ per month for the first 6 months in infants.

Accepted Answer

1 inch

Answer

2 inches

Answer

0.5 inch

Answer

1.5 inches

Question 56

Infant growth occurs in "spurts" rather than gradually.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 57

By what age can infants distinguish between familiar faces and strangers?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

1 month

Answer

12 months

Answer

2 years

Question 58

Vision: Binocularity begins by ____ weeks of age in infants.

Accepted Answer

6 weeks

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

12 weeks

Answer

20 weeks

Question 59

Parachute reflex appears by ____ months in infants.

Accepted Answer

7 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

5 months

Answer

9 months

Question 60

Hearing is present at birth, and infants turn their head towards noise by ____ months.

Accepted Answer

2-3 months

Answer

6-7 months

Answer

4-5 months

Answer

8-9 months

Question 61

Pincer grasp develops by ____ months in infants.

Accepted Answer

9-10 months

Answer

3-4 months

Answer

6-7 months

Answer

12-13 months

Question 62

Head control develops by ____ months in infants.

Accepted Answer

3-4 months

Answer

1-2 months

Answer

5-6 months

Answer

7-8 months

Question 63

Infants typically roll over by ____ months.

Accepted Answer

5-6 months

Answer

2-3 months

Answer

8-9 months

Answer

10-12 months

Question 64

What is the direction of development described by 'Cephalocaudal'?

Accepted Answer

Head to toe

Answer

Toe to head

Answer

Center to periphery

Answer

Side to side

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