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WorksheetsBSN Pediatrics Exam 1 Warmup
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
You are the RN in a pediatric clinic seeing a patient who's mother is concerned about weight loss at her 1 week checkup. Which of the following statements provides the best patient education?
It's common for newborns to lose around 10% of their birthweight in their first week of life and should get it back around week two.
Breastfed infants lose weight in their first week of life if the mother's milk isn't yet fully developed.
You are correct to be concerned, I will make sure the provider discusses possible formula supplementing.
Weight your baby daily, weighing stools and voids to make sure she's getting enough to eat.
An RN is teaching the parents of a 6-month-old infant about car safety seats. Which of the following statements by the parents demonstrates understanding of the RN's teaching?
The car seat should be an infant model and be securely anchored in the car.
The car seat should be front-facing and always in the back seat.
We should be able to fit a hand between the baby and the car seat harness.
The car seat should be rear-facing and in the front seat whenever possible.
An RN is discussing an infant's recent diagnosis with Deformational Plagiocephaly. Which statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
I should place my baby on his stomach every day while supervised to fix this.
My baby will need to be monitored for seizures.
I should continue to place my baby on his back to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS.
My baby may need to have physical therapy and wear a helmet for a little while.
An RN is assessing a child patient and notices several bruises. Which of the following actions should the RN take?
Immediately suspect and report abuse to the authorities.
Obtain a detailed history.
Immediately request a psychiatrist referral to speak with the parents.
Call security to have them separate the child from the parents.
By age 5, a preschool aged child should
be able to control impulsive feelings.
build a collection of trading cards.
express the need for privacy.
participate in imaginary play.
Which of the following vaccinations is recommended for adolescents ages 13-18?
MMR
Flu
HPV
DTap
Of the following, which clinical manifestation might indicate failure to thrive in a 13-month-old?
Age appropriate achievement of developmental milestones.
Weight typically ≤ the 5th percentile.
Refusal to take milk or formula in favor of solid foods.
Length and height below acceptable standards.
According to Piaget, adolescents tend to be in which stage of cognitive development?
Concrete operations
Conventional thought
Postconventional thought
Formal operational thought
You are the RN preparing to assess an infant's vital signs. Which of the following sites should you use to best assess the heart rate?
Carotid artery
Apex of the heart
Brachial artery
Radial artery
You an RN and have been asked to gather the recommended vaccines for a patient who is having a pre-college physical who is stable and was up-to-date with all vaccinations at his last physical at the start of 12th grade. Which of the following immunizations do you anticipate prepping and administering upon receiving orders from the provider?
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for an infant diagnosed with failure to thrive?
Encourage frequent, small feedings with high-calorie formula.
Limit feedings to once every 8 hours.
Allow the infant to self-feed exclusively.
Delay introducing solid foods until after 18 months.
Which statement by a parent indicates correct understanding of safe sleep practices for infants with Deformational Plagiocephaly?
My baby should always sleep on his back, even with a flat spot on his head.
My baby should sleep in a car seat to prevent further flattening.
Placing my baby on his stomach to sleep will help correct the head shape.
It is safe to use pillows to keep my baby on his side while sleeping.
According to Piaget, which cognitive ability is characteristic of the formal operational stage in adolescents?
Reliance on concrete, hands-on experiences.
Ability to think abstractly and reason hypothetically.
Egocentric thinking predominates.
Understanding object permanence.
