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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old comes to your office with 4 nontender, 2-cm, blue-red discolored nodules over both cheeks on the face. The day before, she was sledding down the local snow-covered hill. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Panniculitis is inflammation of subcutaneous fat due to trauma, presenting as blue-red nodules. Common after exposure to cold or trauma, such as sledding.
Question 2 of 5
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma have poor survival. Current treatment consists of all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Differentiating agents like 13-cis-retinoic acid are used instead of allogenic bone marrow transplantation in high-risk neuroblastoma.
Question 3 of 5
You are meeting a 6-year-old girl who is going to join a primary school. The parents states that their child has some antisocial problems and they have a concern regarding school phobia and attendance. Of the following, the statement about school phobia that should be included in your discussion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is highly associated with young children with higher levels of fear, highlighting the need for addressing underlying anxieties.
Question 4 of 5
During a funduscopic examination of a school-age child, the nurse notes a brilliant, uniform red reflex in both eyes. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A brilliant, uniform red reflex during a funduscopic examination is considered a normal finding. The red reflex is caused by the reflection of light off the retina, specifically the blood vessels in the retina. A uniform red reflex indicates that the light is reflecting evenly from both eyes, suggesting symmetrical and clear lenses and corneas. This finding is typically seen in healthy individuals and is a reassuring sign of normal eye health.
Question 5 of 5
Mrs. Tan was prescribed with nitroglycerin. Nurse Amalia teaches her about the common side effect of the drug which includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is commonly known to cause a side effect of throbbing headache. Nitroglycerin works by dilating blood vessels to improve blood flow to the heart, which can sometimes lead to headaches due to the sudden increase in blood flow. This headache is often described as throbbing and can be quite bothersome. It is important for patients taking nitroglycerin to be aware of this common side effect and to consult their healthcare provider if the headaches become severe or persistent.