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Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-day-old infant presents with severe heart failure, poor perfusion, and a gallop rhythm. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome leads to early heart failure due to an underdeveloped left ventricle and systemic hypoperfusion.
Question 2 of 5
Overuse of β2-agonists implies inadequate control. Poor control is suggested by the use of more than
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using more than 8 puffs per day suggests poor asthma control, necessitating medication adjustment.
Question 3 of 5
You are a newly employed Pediatrician to foster care children. Those children have many significant problems, but the MOST common one is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abuse and neglect are the most prevalent issues among foster care children due to their removal from unstable or harmful environments. While other issues exist, they often stem from these primary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having six teeth at 6 months of age is earlier than expected, as most infants typically have two teeth at this age.
Question 5 of 5
Ahmed is a 7-year-old boy with recent history of migratory polyarthritis, newly heard apical pansystolic murmur, arthralgia, positive acute phase reactants, and ASOT of 500 units. Regarding diagnosis of rheumatic fever the boy is considered to have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Jones criteria, the presence of two major or one major and two minor criteria supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. The patient has polyarthritis and carditis (major) along with arthralgia and elevated inflammatory markers (minor).