PEDS Proctored - Study Guide Maternal Child Health Nursing Rasmussen University 2026/2027 Complete and 13pages

1. 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.”

2. 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 preschool-age child who has pediculosis capitis

• A school-age child who has viral conjunctivitis

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

following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

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

• “Wear nylon underwear at night.”

4. 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)

• Encourage increased fluid intake

• Initiate contact precautions

5. 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?

• Maintain NPO status for 24 hrs. following the procedure

• Administer meperidine for pain every 4 hrs.

• Perform a sterile dressing change 8 hrs. after the procedure

6. A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin. Which of the

following statements by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

• “I should mix the medication with 4 ounces of my child’s favorite juice.”

 “I should give my child water after giving the medication.”

• “I should give my child another dose if he vomits right after taking the