2024 PEDS E2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR EXAM
PREP. COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS.
A+ GRADE
1. The nurse performing an admission assessment on a 2-year-
old child who has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
notes that which was the most common characteristic is
associated with this syndrome? Generalized edema
2. The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child
with a a hernia regarding measures that will promote reducing
the hernia. The nurse determines that the parents understand
care for their child if they make which statement? We will
provide comfort measures to reduce any crying periods by our
child
3. Which question would the nurse ask the parents of a child
suspected of having glomerulonephritis? Has the child had a sore
throat or a throat infection in the last few weeks?
4. A child is seen in the health care clinic, and the nurse
suspects the presence of pinworm infection (enterokinases). The
nurse instructs the parent as to how to obtain a cellophane tape
rectal specimen. Which statement by the parent indicated an
understanding of the correct procedure to obtain the specimen.:
I need to place a piece of transparent cellophane tape lightly
over the anal area as soon as my child awakens and bring it to
clinic for examination
5. The nurse is providing instruction to the parent of a child
with croup regarding treatment measures if an acute spasmodic
episode occurs. Which statement made by the parent indicated a
need for further teaching? I need to place a steam vaporizer in
my child's room
6. During a clinical conference, a nursing student is discussing
care for a child with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which
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, comment by a student indicates the need for further review of
information about CF? This disease causes dilation of the
passageways of many organisms
7. After a tonsillectomy, a child is brought to the pediatric unit.
The nurse would place the child in which position? Prone
8. A 7-year-old child is seen in a clinic, and the primary care
provider documents a diagnosis of primary nocturnal enuresis.
The nurse would provide which information to the parents?
Primary nocturnal enuresis is usually outgrown without
therapeutic intervention
9. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for an infant
with suspected hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. What would the
nurse expect to note as the most likely finding in this infant?
Metabolic Alkalosis
10. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a
child who has recovered from Kawasaki disease. The child
received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin as part
of the treatment plan. Which statement from the parents would
indicate a need for further teaching? "We will still plan for my
child to receive the MMR vaccine at the doctor's appointment In
2 weeks."
1 1. caring for child with a diagnosis of roseola. The nurse
provides instructions to the parent regarding prevention of the
transmission to siblings and other household members. Which
instruction would the nurse provide? Avoid allowing the children
to share drinking glasses or eating utensils because the disease is
transmitted through saliva
12. The nurse is caring for an infant with a diagnosis of bladder
exstrophy. To protect the exposed bladder tissue, the nurse
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PREP. COMPLETE WITH ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS.
A+ GRADE
1. The nurse performing an admission assessment on a 2-year-
old child who has been diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome
notes that which was the most common characteristic is
associated with this syndrome? Generalized edema
2. The nurse is providing instructions to the parents of a child
with a a hernia regarding measures that will promote reducing
the hernia. The nurse determines that the parents understand
care for their child if they make which statement? We will
provide comfort measures to reduce any crying periods by our
child
3. Which question would the nurse ask the parents of a child
suspected of having glomerulonephritis? Has the child had a sore
throat or a throat infection in the last few weeks?
4. A child is seen in the health care clinic, and the nurse
suspects the presence of pinworm infection (enterokinases). The
nurse instructs the parent as to how to obtain a cellophane tape
rectal specimen. Which statement by the parent indicated an
understanding of the correct procedure to obtain the specimen.:
I need to place a piece of transparent cellophane tape lightly
over the anal area as soon as my child awakens and bring it to
clinic for examination
5. The nurse is providing instruction to the parent of a child
with croup regarding treatment measures if an acute spasmodic
episode occurs. Which statement made by the parent indicated a
need for further teaching? I need to place a steam vaporizer in
my child's room
6. During a clinical conference, a nursing student is discussing
care for a child with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Which
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, comment by a student indicates the need for further review of
information about CF? This disease causes dilation of the
passageways of many organisms
7. After a tonsillectomy, a child is brought to the pediatric unit.
The nurse would place the child in which position? Prone
8. A 7-year-old child is seen in a clinic, and the primary care
provider documents a diagnosis of primary nocturnal enuresis.
The nurse would provide which information to the parents?
Primary nocturnal enuresis is usually outgrown without
therapeutic intervention
9. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for an infant
with suspected hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. What would the
nurse expect to note as the most likely finding in this infant?
Metabolic Alkalosis
10. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a
child who has recovered from Kawasaki disease. The child
received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and aspirin as part
of the treatment plan. Which statement from the parents would
indicate a need for further teaching? "We will still plan for my
child to receive the MMR vaccine at the doctor's appointment In
2 weeks."
1 1. caring for child with a diagnosis of roseola. The nurse
provides instructions to the parent regarding prevention of the
transmission to siblings and other household members. Which
instruction would the nurse provide? Avoid allowing the children
to share drinking glasses or eating utensils because the disease is
transmitted through saliva
12. The nurse is caring for an infant with a diagnosis of bladder
exstrophy. To protect the exposed bladder tissue, the nurse
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