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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old boy has systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) with systemic manifestations including fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and pericarditis. Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for this boy is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic glucocorticoids are used initially to control severe systemic symptoms in sJIA.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is associated with brain edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hyponatremia can lead to osmotic shifts, increasing the risk of cerebral edema.
Question 3 of 5
A child has just been unexpectedly admitted to the intensive care unit after abdominal surgery. The nursing staff has completed the admission process, and the child's condition is beginning to stabilize. When speaking with the parents, the nurses should expect which stressors to be evident? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unfamiliar environment: The child being in the intensive care unit is likely in an unfamiliar environment, which can be a significant stressor for both the child and the parents. The sights, sounds, and equipment in an ICU can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking for families.
Question 4 of 5
The critical period for the development of allergic rhinitis exists when the genetically susceptible individual is at greatest risk of sensitization in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early infancy is a crucial period for immune system development, during which exposure to allergens may lead to sensitization and subsequent allergic rhinitis.
Question 5 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide & normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis results from excessive ventilation, leading to low COâ‚‚ and a high pH. Normal bicarbonate indicates that metabolic compensation has not yet occurred.