1. Which of the following is an appropriate technique for

assessing a pediatric patient's respiratory rate?

a) Visually observing chest movements while counting 15

seconds and multiplying by 4

b) Auscultating breath sounds for one minute

c) Measuring oxygen saturation using a pulse oximeter

d) Using a respiratory rate counter device placed over the

patient's nose and mouth

Answer: a) Visually observing chest movements while

counting 15 seconds and multiplying by 4

Rationale: This technique is appropriate for assessing

respiratory rate in pediatric patients as it does not require

additional equipment and provides an accurate estimation

of breaths per minute.

2. When examining a pediatric patient's abdomen, the nurse

palpates a mass in the right lower quadrant. Which of the

following conditions should the nurse suspect?

a) Appendicitis

b) Constipation

c) Urinary tract infection

d) Gastroenteritis

Answer: a) Appendicitis

Rationale: The presence of a palpable mass in the right

lower quadrant suggests appendicitis, a common condition

in children that requires prompt medical attention.