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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-month-old, former 29-week-premature infant has been scheduled for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias. The infant had received mechanical ventilation for the first 6 days of life and had apnea of prematurity that resolved 5 weeks ago. The infant is feeding well and gaining weight and has no requirement for supplemental oxygen. The hematocrit is 28. The HMO clerk approves the surgery on an outpatient basis. All of the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Even after spinal anesthesia, premature infants are at risk for apnea and require monitoring, making outpatient discharge unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes frequent muscle twitching when collecting admission data on a patient admitted for increasing muscle weakness. Which of the ff. terms should the nurse use to document this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasciculations are small, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching observed under the skin. In this scenario, the nurse noted frequent muscle twitching in the patient, which aligns with the characteristic manifestation of fasciculations. It is important for the nurse to accurately document this observation as it can provide valuable information to the healthcare team in assessing the patient's condition and determining the underlying cause of the muscle weakness. Chorea refers to irregular, rapid, and jerky movements that are not present in this case. Atrophy indicates muscle wasting, while neuropathy involves damage or dysfunction of nerves, neither of which specifically describes the observed muscle twitching.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the ff instructions should a nurse give a client with Hodgkin's disease who is at risk of impaired skin integrity? Choose all that apply
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: #NAME?
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a preterm newborn to the NICU. Which interventions should the nurse implement to prevent retinopathy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decrease exposure to bright, direct lighting: Preterm newborns are at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) which can be exacerbated by exposure to bright light. By decreasing exposure to bright, direct lighting, the nurse can help prevent progression of ROP.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a seronegative spondyloarthropathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is not a seronegative spondyloarthropathy; it is distinct from the others listed.