PEDS Proctored Exam Questions and Answers
Lumbar Puncture - Answer--apply topical analgesic 60 min prior
-stay in prone for up to 12 hr to prevent post procedural headache
Bacterial Meningitis - Answer--maintain droplet precautions until 24 hrs following start of antimicrobials
-may cause i...
PEDS Proctored Exam Questions
and Answers
Lumbar Puncture - Answer--apply topical analgesic 60 min prior
-stay in prone for up to 12 hr to prevent post procedural headache
Bacterial Meningitis - Answer--maintain droplet precautions until 24 hrs following start of
antimicrobials
-may cause increased protein concentration in spinal fluid
Diabetes Insipidous - Answer--loss of water
-low urine specific gravity
-increased sodium due to less free water
-polyuria
FACES pain scale - Answer-3+ years old
Numeric Pain Scale - Answer-5+ years old
CRIES/FLACC pain scale - Answer-infant
Eye Drops and Ointment - Answer--admin eye drops 3 min before ointment
-give before nap or bed
-inner to outer canthus
-pull lower lid downward
Cheiloplasty - Answer--lip surgery
-clean with sterile water or diluted hydrogen peroxide following each feeding
-report excessive swallowing
-don't place objects in mouth
-apply thin layer of antibiotic ointment for 3 days and then petroleum jelly for several
weeks
Fifth disease - Answer--erythema on face
-"slapped face"
Post Cardiac Catheterization - Answer--avoid strenuous activities
, -keep site clean and dry for at least 3 days
-you can remove pressure dressing the next day
Tet Spell - Answer--place knee to chest during a hypercyanotic spell
-admin IV morphine
-continue IV fluids
-100% oxygen via face mask
Intussusception - Answer--bloody stools like currant jelly
-vomiting due to obstruction
-lethargy due to pain
Minimize Infant Pain - Answer--admin sucrose before procedure
-pacifier
Diabetic Ketoacidosis - Answer--deep respirations of 32/min
Pavlik Harnes - Answer--for development dysplasia of hip
-place diaper under straps
-don't adjust harness
-wear continuously
Otitis Media - Answer--middle ear infection
-fever, purulent drainage, pain
-demonstrated by child tugging on ear
Otitis Externa - Answer--swimmers ear
-pain caused by manipulation
-erythema and edema
Thumb and index finger form pincer grasp - Answer-9 month old
Closed posterior fontanel - Answer-8 weeks old
Lateral incisors - Answer-upper: 9-13 mon old
lower: 10-16 mon old
Sitting steadily w/o support - Answer-8 month old
Sitting w/ support - Answer-6 month old
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