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FNP Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-day-old neonate has a large, soft, painless mass involving the head and neck region that mostly transilluminate; CT scan reveals a cystic mass involving the neck and intrathoracic mediastinum. The BEST modality for treatment of this neonate is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgical resection is the definitive treatment for cystic hygroma.
Question 2 of 5
The basic principle of healthy sleep hygiene which is NOT included is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heavy meals close to bedtime disrupt sleep.
Question 3 of 5
A child is brought to your clinic for a routine exam. She can dress with help, can ride a tricycle, knows her own age, and can speak in short sentences. She had difficulty in copying a square. The age of this child is most likely:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 3 years, children typically have the ability to dress with assistance, ride a tricycle, know their age, and speak in short sentences. Copying a square usually occurs later, around 4 years of age.
Question 4 of 5
An adult is to receive narcotic analgesics via patient controlled analgesia. The nurse is evaluating client's understanding of the procedure. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that she understand PCA?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Statement B, "I will press the button whenever I feel pain," indicates that the client understands how to use the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). PCA systems are designed to allow patients to self-administer a predetermined dose of pain medication when needed. This statement demonstrates the client's comprehension that it is appropriate to use the PCA when pain is experienced, navigating the misunderstanding that pressing the button will always give more medicine (A), that it should be pressed on a scheduled basis regardless of pain (C), or that it will completely eliminate pain (D).
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old boy is hospitalized after falling down the stairs. His mother cries, 'This is all my fault.' Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reassuring the parent that falls are common in young children can help reduce guilt and anxiety.