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Nursing Care of Children CMS Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the best way to reduce fever in a toddler with a viral infection?✔✔ Administer acetaminophen and encourage fluids
What is the first sign of respiratory distress in an infant?✔✔ Tachypnea
What position helps relieve breathing difficulty in a child with bronchiolitis?✔✔ Semi-Fowler's position
What should a nurse assess before administering digoxin to a child?✔✔ Apical heart rate
What is an appropriate toy for a hospitalized 6-month-old infant?✔✔ Soft rattle 1 / 4
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What is a common side effect of albuterol in children?✔✔ Increased heart rate
What is the priority nursing action for a child experiencing anaphylaxis?✔✔ Administer epinephrine
What dietary teaching should be provided to a child with celiac disease?✔✔ Eliminate all gluten-containing foods
What is a key assessment finding in a child with bacterial meningitis?✔✔ Nuchal rigidity
What is an expected finding in a child with a ventricular septal defect?✔✔ Loud, harsh murmur
What is the most important safety instruction for a parent of a child with a new seizure diagnosis? 2 / 4
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✔✔ Keep sharp objects and hot items out of reach
What should a nurse do if a child with asthma begins to wheeze during physical activity?✔✔ Stop the activity and administer a rescue inhaler
What is an early sign of hypovolemic shock in a child?✔✔ Tachycardia
What is the best action for a nurse when a child is refusing oral medications?✔✔ Offer a choice of how to take the medicine (cup or syringe)
What is a sign of acute glomerulonephritis in children?✔✔ Cola-colored urine
What is the most appropriate action if a child’s IV site becomes red and swollen?✔✔ Stop the infusion and remove the IV
What teaching should be given to a parent of a child with pinworms? 3 / 4
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✔✔ Wash hands frequently and clean under fingernails
What is the expected finding in a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip?✔✔ Asymmetrical gluteal folds
What should a nurse do to help reduce pain during vaccine administration in infants?✔✔ Offer a sucrose pacifier during the injection
What is a sign of dehydration in a school-age child?✔✔ Dry mucous membranes
What should a nurse monitor in a child taking corticosteroids for asthma?✔✔ Signs of infection
What is the purpose of a peak flow meter in asthma management?✔✔ Measure airway obstruction
What is the most effective way to prevent transmission of lice in a school setting?
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