1. A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity. Which of the following

actions should the nurse plan first?

• Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment

• Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart

• Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately

• Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses

2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic

arthritis and a new prescription of prednisone/etarnecept. Which of the following

statement should the nurse include in the teaching?

• “Discontinue this medication if gastrointestinal upset occurs.”

• “Expect that this medication will stimulate a growth spurt.”

• “Limit your child’s intake of potassium-rich foods.”

• “Monitor your child for indications of infection.”

3. A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children. The nurse should use droplet

precautions for which of the following children?

• An adolescent who has hepatitis A

• A toddler who has seasonal influenza

• A preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis

• A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis

4. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has vulvovaginitis. Which of the

following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

• “Apply a warm, moist compress three times per day.”

• “Apply scented baby powder to absorb residual moisture.”

• “Wear a feminine deodorant pad for vaginal drainage.”

• “Wear nylon underwear at night.”

5. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a school-age child who has nephrotic syndrome.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)

• Provide a low-sodium diet

• Encourage increased fluid intake

• Assess for protein in the urine

• Initiate contact precautions

• Obtain a daily weight

6. A nurse in a pediatric unit is caring for a school-age child following a cardiac

catheterization. Which of the following interventions would the nurse take?