A 4-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and a heart murmur. Echocardiogram shows a patent ductus arteriosus. The next step is:

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Question 1 of 9

A 4-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and a heart murmur. Echocardiogram shows a patent ductus arteriosus. The next step is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Indomethacin closes a symptomatic PDA in infants, per AHA. A, C-E are for persistent or severe cases.

Question 2 of 9

A child with diabetes should carry

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D manage diabetes emergencies, per document p30, 5.

Question 3 of 9

In caring for a child with superficial burns, actions include all EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p13, 0.

Question 4 of 9

Which of the following terms is an example of using structured play to allow the child to learn about the hospital experience?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Medical play uses structured activities to teach children about hospital experiences, aiding coping and understanding.

Question 5 of 9

The maternal occupational limit of exposure to radiation for the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: 500 mrad is the occupational limit for pregnancy, per NRC. A-C are too low, E is excessive.

Question 6 of 9

A child with a cast should report

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D indicate circulation issues, per document p55, 7.

Question 7 of 9

A 4-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and vomiting. Ultrasound shows a target sign. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intussusception shows a target sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.

Question 8 of 9

The most important observation in a child with a cast is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All D indicate circulation, per document p37, .

Question 9 of 9

An 8-year-old with sickle cell crisis is discharged. Education should include select all

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Drugs A, diet C, fluids D I, III, IV manage sickle cell, per document 4.

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