PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam Questions and Accurate answers – Latest. Graded A+ (2025)

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PNR 308 Pediatrics Midterm Exam
Questions and Accurate answers –
Latest. Graded A+
A newborn infant will typically lose _______ to 10 % of his or her birth weight by day 3 or 4. -
Correct Answer 7-10%

A newborn loses the weight after birth but SHOULD regain the weight by 7-10 days old"

"What is the most important nursing intervention to promote a positive hospital experience
for a 1-month-old infant?

a)Encouraging parents to bring in familiar toys from home

b)Maintenance of a rigid schedule

c)Provision of sensorimotor stimulation

d)Provision of consistent caregivers - Correct Answer d)Provision of consistent caregivers

Due to trust vs mistrust - infants are wary of strangers."

"A parent of an overweight 8yo seeks advice from the nurse. What would the nurse advise the
parent to do?

a)provide rewards to child for avoiding snacks between meal times

b)limit privileges when the child eats sweets/junk food

c)include the child in meal planning and prep

d)limit party going activities where sweets are served - Correct Answer c) include the child in
meal planning and prep

Eight-year-old children like to be considered important, particularly by adults. By including
the child in meal planning and preparation, the parents assist the child in feeling important,
as well as aid in making the school-age child a more responsible person."

,"What are the best foods for a nurse to recommend for a 2-year-old child diagnosed with
mild constipation?

a)Wheat crackers and apples

b)Bananas and bran muffins

c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes

d)Rice and black beans - Correct Answer c)Shredded wheat and cooked prunes"

"A group of children are observed playing house. Each child is assigned a specific role as
mommy, daddy, or child. At what age does this type of play typically begin?

a)Between 1 and 2 years old

b)Between 10 and 13 years old

c)Between 3 and 5 years old

d)Between 7 and 10 years old - Correct Answer c)Between 3 and 5 years old"

"Name some indicators that a child is ready to transition to solid foods - Correct Answer Sit up
with support, Head erect, Have some teeth, Extrusion reflex is gone, Can chew and swallow"

"What should you give a 6mo baby before introducing/giving solid food? - Correct Answer
Milk or formula"

"How many meals a day should an 8mo baby have? (in addition to bottle)

For a 10-12mo? - Correct Answer 2 small meals a day

3-4 small meals a day"

"How many wet and dirty (BM) diapers should a 1mo have in 24h period? - Correct Answer At
least 6 wet, 2 dirty"

"How many Cal/kg does a 0-6mo need? - Correct Answer 108cal/kg"

"What is the main cause of a child acquiring iron-deficiency anemia? - Correct Answer When
child drinks milk instead of eating solid foods."

, "What age of child do you feed lots of finger foods? - Correct Answer Toddler"

"For how many weeks will the infant experience passive immunity from his or her mother?

a)4

b)8

c)12

d)24 - Correct Answer c)12"

"A mother who is breastfeeding her 5-month-old infant asks a nurse what else she should be
offering the infant for nutrition at this point in time. A nurse teaches the mother that she
should supplement the infant's diet with which of the following?

a)Rice cereal

b)No other food or drink

c)A bottle of water

d)An occasional bottle of juice - Correct Answer b)No other food or drink"

"Which characteristics are present in a well-nourished child? (Select all that apply.)

a)Erect posture

b)Pale mucous membranes

c)Protruding abdomen

d)Shiny hair

e)Regular elimination - Correct Answer a)Erect posture, d)Shiny hair, e)Regular elimination"

"A child comes to the clinic for follow-up after discharge from the hospital with a diagnosis of
diabetic ketoacidosis. He states he is excited about returning to school and rejoining his
cross-country team with his friends. His father states he wants his son to stay home and do
more sedentary activities to prevent any more health problems. What is the best response of
the nurse? - Correct Answer Review with the child and father the goal of normal growth and
development with healthy activity. Encourage the son to accept responsibility for monitoring
and self-care. Review with the son and father blood sugar levels and trends, dietary patterns,
and timing of insulin administration in relation to exercise. Review the need for blood glucose
testing before, during, and after exercise. Discuss the need for the child to carry glucagon
tablets in his backpack and the need for the coach to be aware of the child's condition."