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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old child is found playing with a can of crystalline drain cleaner. There are several crystals in the mouth, which you have the mother wash out. Treatment should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alkaline substances like drain cleaner can cause severe esophageal burns. Immediate administration of water or milk to dilute the substance and esophagoscopy to assess damage are necessary.
Question 2 of 5
You are examining an infant with multiple cutaneous hemangiomas; you suspect involvement of internal organs. The MOST common site of visceral involvement by hemangiomas is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver is the most common site of visceral involvement by hemangiomas.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse's reply should be based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot dogs are of a consistency, diameter, and round shape that may cause complete obstruction of the child's airway. If given to young children, the hot dog should be cut into small irregular pieces rather than served whole.
Question 4 of 5
The patient develops a low-grade fever 18 hours post-operatively and has diminished breath sounds. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take to prevent complications? i.Administer antibiotics iv.Decrease fluid intake ii.Encourage coughing and deepbreathing v.Ambulate patient as ordered iii.Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this scenario, the patient developing a low-grade fever post-operatively along with diminished breath sounds could indicate the possibility of atelectasis or pneumonia. The most appropriate actions for the nurse to take to prevent complications in this situation would be to encourage coughing and deep breathing (to help clear secretions and improve lung expansion) and ambulate the patient as ordered (to promote lung ventilation and prevent further complications). Administering antibiotics, acetaminophen for fever management, and decreasing fluid intake may be considered based on the healthcare provider's assessment and orders, but the immediate nursing interventions to address the presenting symptoms are encouraging coughing and deep breathing and ambulating the patient.
Question 5 of 5
Which histological feature differentiates Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Granulomas are characteristic of Crohn's disease but not ulcerative colitis, making them a key diagnostic feature.