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WorksheetsExam 2 (Peds) Part 1
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which pain scale is used for neonates?
FLACC
FACES/VAS
NIPS
Numeric scale
For children aged 2 months to 7 years, which pain scale is appropriate?
NIPS
FLACC
FACES/VAS
Numeric scale
What is the drug of choice if a child requires opiates?
Morphine
Oxycodone
Ketorolac
Hydromorphone
Children who weigh more than 50 lbs should be given ______ doses.
adult
child
reduced
half
Which of the following is the most common pediatric infection?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Influenza
Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
RSV/Respiratory Syncytial Virus is most common in children of which age group?
0-2 months
2-12 months
1-5 years
5-10 years
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RSV/bronchiolitis?
Persistent dry hacking cough
Labored breathing and retractions
Rash, erythema and systemic pruritis
Tachypnea, wheezing, nasal flaring
What is the diagnosis method for RSV/bronchiolitis mentioned in the study guide?
Positive nasal washing
Chest X-ray
Blood culture
Urine analysis
For premature infants, Synagis (palivizumab) is recommended for those who are less than how many weeks gestation and how many months old or younger at RSV season?
Less than 35 weeks gestation and 6 months old or younger
Less than 32 weeks gestation and 12 months old or younger
Less than 28 weeks gestation and 3 months old or younger
Less than 37 weeks gestation and 9 months old or younger
Nirsevimab/Beyfortus is an immunization recommended for all infants younger than 8 months of age who are born during, or are entering, their first RSV season.
True
False
Most infants younger than 8 months do not need RSV vaccine if they were born 14 or more days after their mother got RSV vaccine.
True
False
RSV vaccine is also recommended for some children 8 through 19 months who are at increased risk for RSV and are entering their second RSV season.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Influenza?
Dry cough
Sudden onset
Fever
Rash
What is the recommended vaccine schedule for Influenza after age 6 months?
annually
every 2 years
every 5 years
second vaccine at age 11 years old
Which of the following is NOT an upper airway issue in kids?
Croup
Epiglottitis
Asthma
Foreign body
Anaphylaxis
Croup is also known as:
Bronchiolitis
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
What is the typical age range for children affected by croup?
6 months to 3 years old
3 years to 6 years old
Newborn to 6 months old
6 years to 12 years old
Croup affects girls more than boys.
True
False
Which of the following is a classic symptom of croup?
Barky cough
Productive cough
Wheezing
Chest pain
Fill in the blank: X-ray of neck soft tissue in croup may show '______ sign'.
steeple
thumb
boot
double bubble
Which medication is the treatment for croup stridor?
Albuterol
Racemic epinephrine
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Albuterol will make croup stridor worse.
True
False
Epiglottitis is a ________ cause of upper airway obstruction.
bacterial
viral
fungal
allergic
Epiglottitis is considered a MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
True
False
Epiglottitis usually affects children of which age group?
0-2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
10-15 years
Which of the following is NOT a symptom/sign (S/S) of epiglottitis?
Absence of spontaneous cough
Drooling, "muffled" sounding
Agitation, restlessness
Paroxysmal, productive cough
Tripod position, fever, and toxic appearance are associated with which condition?
Epiglottitis
Croup
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
When treating epiglottitis, should you visualize the throat with a tongue blade?
Yes
No
Which vaccine protects against epiglottitis?
HIB vaccine
BCG vaccine
MMR vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Foreign body aspiration is characterized by the absence of ________ or drooling.
cough
fever
rash
vomiting
What is the recommended treatment for foreign body aspiration?
Antibiotics, antihistamines
Back blows, heimlich
Humidified O2
Corticosteroids, glucocorticoids
The RN should try to retrieve an object from the mouth in case of foreign body aspiration.
True
False
If the right upper lobe is affected in Pediatric Pneumonia, what should be considered?
aspiration
viral infection
congenital heart disease
allergic reaction
Decreased air movement and crackles in lungs on assessment are signs of which pediatric condition?
Pediatric Pneumonia
Pediatric Asthma
Pediatric Croup
Pediatric Bronchiolitis
What is the hallmark for diagnosing Pediatric Pneumonia?
infiltrate on chest x-ray
wheezing on auscultation
fever without cough
elevated white blood cell count
BLOOD cultures are recommended for which pediatric respiratory condition?
Pneumonia
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Croup
Pediatric Pertussis is also known as ______ cough.
whooping
dry
barking
productive
Post-tussive emesis is a symptom of:
Pediatric Pneumonia
Pediatric Pertussis
Disordered Control of Breathing
Asthma
Fever and high contagion are characteristics of which pediatric condition?
Pediatric Pertussis
Pediatric Asthma
Pediatric Diabetes
Pediatric Epilepsy
The diagnostic test for Pediatric Pertussis is ______ specimen/wash.
nasopharyngeal
oropharyngeal
salivary
blood
First-line treatment for Pediatric Pertussis includes antibiotics such as ______ or azithromycin.
erythromycin
amoxicillin
vancomycin
clindamycin
Disordered Control of Breathing includes which of the following?
Irregular or ineffective respirations
Respiratory depression
Poor ventilations, poor perfusion
All of the above
What is the causative organism for Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis?
Group A B-hemolytic streptococci
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Name one serious sequelae of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis.
Acute rheumatic fever
Bronchial asthma
Diabetes mellitus
Peptic ulcer
Which medication is used for patients with penicillin allergy in Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis?
Erythromycin
Amoxicillin
Ceftriaxone
Azithromycin
Oral penicillin for Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis needs a ________ day treatment to decrease risk of rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis post strep.
10
5
7
14
Which form of penicillin resolves compliance issues with a single dose?
Penicillin G (IM)
Penicillin V (Oral)
Amoxicillin
Erythromycin
Surgical intervention for tonsillitis is controversial and may be indicated with massive hypertrophy.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT true about nursing management of bleeding post-tonsillectomy?
Frequent swallowing is a hallmark of post op bleeding
Prevention of recurrent bleeding is paramount
HOB should be elevated
Suctioning should be performed
Minimize agitation and crying
What is the principal cause of Infectious Mononucleosis?
EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus)
CMV (Cytomegalovirus)
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
HBV (Hepatitis B Virus)
Which diagnostic tests are used for Infectious Mononucleosis? (Fill in the blank)
CBC, Monospot
Liver Function Test, ECG
Blood Sugar, Urinalysis
Chest X-ray, Sputum Culture
What is the mode of spread for Infectious Mononucleosis?
Saliva based spread
Airborne droplet spread
Fecal-oral route
Vector-borne transmission
To protect the spleen in Infectious Mononucleosis, what activity should be avoided?
Contact sports
Reading books
Walking in the park
Listening to music
Which type of infants have less Otitis Media (OM)?
Breast-fed infants
Bottle-fed infants
Which immunoglobulin is mentioned in the prevention of Otitis Media?
Immunoglobulin A
Immunoglobulin G
Immunoglobulin M
Immunoglobulin E
What vaccine is recommended for Otitis Media prevention?
Pneumococcal 7 vaccine
BCG vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Measles vaccine
What exposure should be prevented to reduce Otitis Media risk?
Tobacco smoke
Pet dander
Pollen
Dust mites
Which topical relief methods are suggested for ear infections?
Heat or cold, benzocaine drops
Antibiotic ointment, sunscreen
Aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream
Vapor rub, menthol patches
What is the first line antibiotic for ear infections?
Amoxicillin PO 80-90 mg/kg/d, divided twice daily x10 days
Azithromycin PO 10 mg/kg/d, once daily x3 days
Ciprofloxacin PO 20 mg/kg/d, divided twice daily x7 days
Ceftriaxone IM 50 mg/kg, single dose
Which of the following is a treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Immunotherapy
Antibiotics
Steroids
Surgery
Which OTC medications are used for allergic rhinitis?
Oral, inhaled, nasal sprays
Antibiotics
Antivirals
Chemotherapy drugs
What is the term for the gesture where the palm of the hand is placed on the nose with fingers angled up, often seen in allergic rhinitis?
Allergic salute
Nasal flick
Sinus tap
Rhinitis wave
Allergies are often accompanied by fever.
True
False
Allergies usually trigger constant/consistent bouts of sneezing.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asthma?
A) Bronchial hyperresponsiveness
B) Limited airflow or obstruction
C) Seasonal occurrence
D) Inflammation and mucus
Which of the following is a type of asthma usually precipitated by a viral respiratory tract infection (i.e. RSV)?
Chronic asthma
Cough-variant asthma
Recurrent wheezing
Asthma associated with obesity
If wheezing becomes worse and then absent, it is a sign of ______ distress in asthma.
severe
mild
moderate
no
Long term control medications for asthma include:
Inhaled corticosteroids
Cromolyn sodium
Nedocromil
All of the above
Quick relief/Rescue medications for asthma include (example: Albuterol inhaler). These are:
Short acting beta 2 agonists
Anticholinergics
Systemic corticosteroids
All of the above
Which of the following is an intervention for Status Asthmaticus?
High fowlers position
Bed rest
Low oxygen flow
No intervention needed
Oxygen therapy for Status Asthmaticus may require _________.
high flow
low flow
intermittent flow
no oxygen
What two medications can be combined in a duo neb for status asthmaticus?
albuterol and atrovent
acetaminophen and tetracycline
ipratropium and ibuprofen
albuterol and labetolol
Cystic Fibrosis is a _______ autoimmune disease.
autosomal dominant
autosomal recessive
homozygous dominant
homozygous recessive
A sweat chloride test is used for which disease?
asthma
pneumonia
cystic fibrosis
status asthmaticus
One manifestation of cystic fibrosis is fatty stool, which is also known as:
diarrhea
steatorrhea
clostridium difficile
glomerrhea
Children with CF need ______ enzyme replacement with ALL meals and snacks.
renal
hepatic
pancreatic
gallbladder
SATA: RSV falls under multiple categories of isolation precautions. Select them.
airborne
contact
droplet
standard
enhanced respiratory
SATA: Select the side effects of Albuterol use.
palpitations
tremors and shakes
tachycardia
bronchospasms
hypokalemia
Children are recommended to receive the MMR/varicella vaccine, which is live attenuated. This means:
Initially, this will make the child sick
They will never develop rubeola
This will give immunity initially, but it will wane over time
It needs to be administered annually
Bull's neck is a hallmark of which disease?
Tetanus
Varicella
Rubeloa
Diphtheria
How long will a child with chickenpox stay contagious?
For the remainder of their life
For approximately 2-4 years
For approximately 2-4 months
Until all rash vesicles have crusted over
Sterility, orchitis, sensorineural deafness, and myocarditis are associated with which disease?
Mumps
Measles
Rubella
Rubeola
Which disease do Koplick spots on the mucosa indicate?
Mumps
Measles
Rubella
Varicella
Rotavirus is most serious in:
children under 2 years old
children over 3 years old
children older than 3 and younger than 10
children older than 2 and younger than 6
Which disease is highly contagious, causes sweet smelling and yellow watery stool, and can progress into hypovolemic shock if untreated?
pneumococcal disease
varicella zoster
rotavirus
RSV
Pink eye is a ______ type of conjunctivitis.
viral
allergic
bacterial
foreign body
Which disease is caused by Herpes virus type 6 and causes pink macule rashes on the lower back?
Rubella
Rubeola
Roseola
Ringoliea
Which disease is also known as "Fifth Disease" and can result in a "slapped face" appearance?
erythema infectiousm
coxsackie virus
rotavirus
stomatitis
A strawberry tongue, also known as ______, is a hallmark of scarlet fever.
exanthema
enanthema
prodromal
apthous
What is the most common cause of pediatric infections worldwide?
RSV
Parasites
Pneumonia
Influenza
A child can contract giardiasis from:
airborne droplets
body fluid contact
ingestion of contaminated food
surface droplets
Bull's eye is a hallmark of which disease?
Lyme Disease
Erythema Infectiosum
Diptheria
Pertussis
The treatment for Lyme disease is ______ if child is under 8 years old, and ______ if the child is over 8 years old.
doxycycline, amoxicillin
amoxicillin, doxycycline
rifampin, isoniazid
isoniazid, rifampin
How would a child contract Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Airborne droplets
Surface droplets
Ingestion of contaminated food or water
Tick bite
Antibiotics are usually required for Cat Scratch Fever.
True
False
