| Pediatric Medication and Administration Practice Quiz 2 |
Topics
Topics or concepts included in this exam are:
Included topics in this practice quiz for pediatric nursing are: nursing care management of pediatric clients and common disorders affecting them. Covers pediatric disorders that are cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic, cognitive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, hematologic, and psychiatric. Additionally, you’ll see nursing pharmacology questions (medical administration) for pediatric clients.
Guidelines
To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:
- Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
- You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
- Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
- If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.
Q.1 A nurse provides medication instructions to a first-time mother. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for further instructions?
A. I should mix the medication in the baby food and give it when I feed the child
B. I should administer the oral medication sitting in an upright position and with the head elevated
C. I will give my child a toy after giving the medication
D. I will offer my child a juice drink after swallowing the medication
View AnswerQ.2 A nurse prepares to administer an intramuscular injection to a 6-month-old infant. The nurse selects which site to administer the medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Dorsal gluteal.
C. Ventrogluteal.
D. Vastus lateralis.
View AnswerQ.3 A nurse prepares to administer a 3ml injection via intramuscular injection to a 5-year-old child. The nurse selects which site to administer the medication?
A. Rectus femoris.
B. Deltoid.
C. Ventrogluteal.
D. Vastus lateralis.
View AnswerQ.4 A nurse is providing instructions to a mother who has a child with congestive heart failure regarding Digoxin (Lanoxin). Which statement made by the mother indicates further teaching?
A. I will administer the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal
B. I will use a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon for the liquid preparation
C. If my child vomits after administration, I will repeat the dose
D. If more than one dose is missed, I will inform the physician
View AnswerQ.5 A physician prescribes an I V solution of 500 ml 0.45% Saline with an incorporation of 20mEq potassium chloride for a child with dehydration. The nurse should check which of the following before administering this I V prescription?
A. Blood pressure.
B. Height.
C. Weight.
D. Urine output.
View AnswerQ.6 A child was brought to the emergency department with complaints of nausea, vomiting, fruity-scented breath. The resident on duty diagnosed the child with diabetes ketoacidosis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to administer?
A. Potassium chloride I V infusion.
B. Dextrose 5% I V infusion.
C. Ringer’s Lactate.
D. Normal saline I V infusion.
View AnswerQ.7 A 1-year-old child is diagnosed with scabies. Which of the following medicine is expected to be prescribed?
A. Permethrin.
B. Lindane.
C. Both.
D. None.
View AnswerQ.8 A nurse is monitoring the intake and output of an infant receiving furosemide (Lasix) IV. Which of the following method is the most appropriate in measuring the urine output?
A. Ask the mother regarding the number of diaper changes.
B. Compare intake with output.
C. Weighing the diaper.
D. Insert Foley catheter.
View AnswerQ.9 An infant with a patent ductus arteriosus is admitted to the pediatric unit ward. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be given to the infant?
A. Prednisone.
B. Ibuprofen.
C. Penicillin.
D. Albuterol.
View AnswerQ.10 A child with known hemophilia A was brought to the emergency room with complaints of nose bleeding and some bruises in the joints. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate to be given to the child?
A. Oral iron supplement.
B. Cyclosporine.
C. Factor X.
D. Factor VIII
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