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Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which disease of the following can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early septic shock causes distributive shock due to widespread vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, leading to low systemic vascular resistance.
Question 2 of 5
You are following a 6-year-old boy with autism, he is under structured psychosocial behavioral training program, there is frequent complains of aggression and self-injurious behavior. Of the following, the BEST medication to control his behavior is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone is often used to manage aggression and self-injurious behavior in children with autism.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia due to aldosterone deficiency, leading to reduced renal potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is characteristic of the uncompensated stage of shock
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the uncompensated stage of shock, microvascular perfusion becomes marginal, leading to tissue hypoxia and metabolic acidosis.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy ingests a large dose of aspirin. What is the most appropriate therapy to maximize urinary excretion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary alkalinization with sodium bicarbonate increases aspirin elimination by ion trapping, reducing toxicity.