Take Quiz: Pediatric Nursing Quiz

Question 1

A 3 days old baby's mother is discharged without any problem to the baby. which vaccine do you recommend ?*

A. MR

B. BCG

C. PcV-13

D. IPV

Question 2

For how long is exclusive breastfeeding recommended?*

A. 4 months

B. 6 months

C. 9 months

D. 1 year

Question 3

At what age does the social smile typically appear in infants?*

A. . At birth

B. 2–3 months

C. 6 months

D. 9 months

Question 4

A 6-year-old child with uncontrolled asthma has experienced repeated hospitalizations despite receiving correct treatment. Based on pediatric nursing principles, what should be the nurse’s primary focus?*

A. Intensifying pharmacologic therapy

B. Investigating gaps in health education and family management

C. Requesting immediate specialist referral

D. Assessing for possible medication side effects

Question 5

Abraham Jacobi’s contributions to pediatrics greatly transformed child health care. His work most strongly supports which aspect of modern pediatric nursing practice?*

A. Prioritizing technological interventions in child care

B. Standardizing child-specific clinical guidelines

C. Encouraging nurses to function independently from physicians

D. . Reducing family involvement in clinical decision-making

Question 6

According to the routine immunization schedule in Rwanda, at what age is the booster dose of the MR (Measles–Rubella) vaccine administered?*

A. 12 months

B. 13 months

C. 15 months

D. 9 months

Question 7

A mother refuses a recommended procedure for her hospitalized child. Based on family-centered care, what should guide the nurse’s next action?*

A. A. Emphasizing hospital policy over family preferences

B. Providing balanced information and supporting shared decision-making

C. Insisting on physician-led decision-making only

D. . Minimizing family participation to avoid delays

Question 8

A shy 3-year-old resists interaction during assessment. Which nursing quality is most essential for achieving cooperation?*

A. Strict rule enforcement

B. Direct emotional reassurance tailored to the developmental stage

C. Prioritizing speed over communication

D. Using complex explanations to gain trust

Question 9

A toddler is not meeting expected motor milestones, and the parents insist “children develop differently.” What is the nurse’s best action?*

A. Reassure the family and schedule later follow-up

B. Compare the child's development with standardized milestone ranges and investigate possible causes

C. Encourage parents to increase physical stimulation

D. Suggest specialist review without further assessment

Question 10

Artificial feeding means:*

A. A good product designed to provide nutritional needs of newborn infants

B. The process of giving an infant food in addition to breast milk or infant formula

C. Giving the infant other feedings than breast milk during the period when he would naturally receive

D. Infant feeding from a bottle regardless of its contents

E. All the above are true

Question 11

Which newborn assessment finding requires IMMEDIATE intervention?*

A. Capillary refill 3 seconds

B. HR = 90 bpm

C. Presence of vernix

D. Overriding sutures

Question 12

13. Broken blood vessels during delivery cause a large collection of blood that increases up to the 2nd–3rd day after birth. This condition is described as:*

A. Cephalhematoma

B. Molding

C. Caput succedaneum

D. Fracture

Question 13

IMCI integrates maternal health because:*

A. . Maternal health does not affect child outcomes

B. Maternal conditions significantly influence fetal and child survival

C. It reduces the workload for pediatric providers

D. It is recommended only for high-risk pregnancies

Question 14

By which age infants can sit alone, leaning forward on their hands for support?*

A. 2 months

B. 7 months

C. 4 months

D. 10 months

Question 15

Enlarged, non-tender, and non-movable lymph nodes in a child are more likely a sign of malignancy than infection.*

A. True

B. False

Question 16

In pediatric assessment, auscultating the lungs should always be done before inspection to avoid influencing breathing patterns.*

A. True

B. False

Question 17

The foremilk is the milk excreted toward the end of a feeding which is rich in fat*

A. True

B. False

Question 18

The foremilk is the first milk to come out of the breast and has less fat.*

A. True

B. False

Question 19

Human milk contains more alpha-lactalbumin; cow milk contains beta-lactoglobulin which can cause intolerance for the infant.*

A. True

B. False

Question 20

Brenda, a 6-year-old girl from Buzinganjwiri village, presents with fever, polyarthralgia, swollen joints, tachycardia, and heart murmurs over the mitral and aortic valves. Her father reports she had a throat infection last month treated with traditional remedies. What is the most likely diagnosis?*

A. Malaria

B. Rheumatic heart disease

C. Nephrotic syndrome

D. Rheumatic fever