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Hospitalised Child & Infection Control MCQs for Nursing Exams

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Hospitalised Child & Infection Control questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 1 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.

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Sample Hospitalised Child & Infection Control questions

Q1. A child is afraid of the nurse's white coat. What is the best action?

  1. Hide from the child
  2. Remove the coat or use friendly approaches such as colorful clothing
  3. Insist on wearing it
  4. Tell the child not to be afraid
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Answer: B. Remove the coat or use friendly approaches such as colorful clothing

Reducing frightening cues helps build trust.

Q2. When instilling ear drops in a child under 3, how is the pinna pulled?

  1. Straight up
  2. Up and back
  3. Forward
  4. Down and back
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Answer: D. Down and back

In young children the ear canal is straightened by pulling down and back.

Q3. Which statement best explains atraumatic care?

  1. Separating families during procedures
  2. Minimizing physical and psychological distress for children and families
  3. Using only medications
  4. Avoiding all procedures
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Answer: B. Minimizing physical and psychological distress for children and families

Atraumatic care uses strategies to reduce pain and fear.

Q4. A child is receiving IV fluids. Which assessment best evaluates hydration?

  1. Hair texture
  2. Height
  3. Head circumference
  4. Daily weight and urine output
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Answer: D. Daily weight and urine output

Weight and output are the best indicators of fluid balance.

Q5. What is the maintenance fluid requirement for a 10-kg child using the Holliday-Segar method?

  1. 1,000 mL per day
  2. 500 mL per day
  3. 2,000 mL per day
  4. 1,500 mL per day
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Answer: A. 1,000 mL per day

The first 10 kg require 100 mL/kg/day, so 10 kg needs 1,000 mL per day.

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Is Hospitalised Child & Infection Control asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?

Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.

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