TEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The parents of a school-age child tell the nurse that the child goes to the toilet
frequently and the urine smells strong. For which condition is the nurse likely to evaluate
the child? ✅Urinary tract infection
A child with acute renal failure is provided nourishment by an intravenous (IV) route.
What is the most important action of the nurse in this case? Monitor for: ✅fluid
overload.
A child reports to the nurse about abdominal discomfort and headache. On further
assessment the nurse finds that the child's urine is smoky brown. Which condition does
the nurse suspect in the child? ✅Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)
An infant has undergone circumcision due to severe phimosis. What measure should
the nurse take during postoperative care? ✅Look for excess bleeding around the penis
The nurse is discussing bed-wetting with the parents of an 8-year-old patient suffering
from enuresis. What are the different aspects of caring that the nurse should make the
parents aware of? Select all that apply. ✅Assure the parents that the condition has
nothing to do with upbringing, Reinforce the desired behavior in a positive way, Observe
for side effects of any medication.
A 7-year-old patient suffering from enuresis is being treated with TCA imipramine
(Tofranil) for 4 to 6 weeks. The patient is not wetting the bed now for a week. The
parents ask the nurse whether they can stop the medication. What is an appropriate
response of the nurse? ✅The medicine requires gradual withdrawal over at least 4
weeks
A child diagnosed with Wilms' tumor is scheduled for surgery within 24 hours of
admission. The nurse finds that there is minimal time to prepare the child and the
parents for the surgery. What action does the nurse take? ✅Explain the procedure in
simple terms
A child with nephrotic syndrome is being treated with corticosteroids. The child's parents
tell the nurse that the child has suddenly gained weight and the child's face has become
round. How does the nurse respond? ✅These side effects will diminish after
completing the therapy