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PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice 2023 A Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 2-year-old with croup requires
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool mist B relieves croup symptoms, per document p22, 4.
Question 2 of 9
A 3-year-old with a head injury should be monitored for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D assess head injury, per document p47, 0.
Question 3 of 9
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not initially synthesized because of sterile bowel at birth B explains the need for vitamin K to prevent hemorrhagic disease, per document .
Question 4 of 9
Most common complication of untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal crisis is the most serious complication of untreated CAH due to cortisol deficiency, per AAP (doc p148, Q558).
Question 5 of 9
Prenatal diagnosis of affected male fetus with adrenoleukodystrophy is made by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated VLCFA in cultured amniocytes diagnoses adrenoleukodystrophy prenatally (NORD). B-E are not diagnostic.
Question 6 of 9
A child is diagnosed with hypoalbuminemia. Her total serum calcium level is normal. Most likely associated finding that may be missed is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoalbuminemia lowers bound calcium; a normal total calcium suggests hypercalcemia in ionized form, often missed (UpToDate). A-C, E don’t fit.
Question 7 of 9
The most common site for temperature in a 2-year-old is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Axillary A is safest for toddlers, per document p34, 4.
Question 8 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and lethargy. Labs show hypoglycemia and ketosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: FAOD causes hypoglycemia and ketosis, per NORD. A-C, E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 2-year-old girl presents with a seizure and fever of 102°F. No focal neurologic signs are noted. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Febrile seizure is common in toddlers with fever and no focal signs, per AAP. A, C-E have additional features.