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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old male patient presented with microcephaly, microphthalmia, absent thumb, ectopic kidney, and recurrent epistaxis. The most informative diagnostic test explaining the underlying etiology is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromosomal breakage test helps diagnose Fanconi anemia, a genetic disorder characterized by congenital anomalies, bone marrow failure, and increased chromosomal fragility.
Question 2 of 5
An 18-month-old male toddler was found to be symptomatic for autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) by routine screening testing. The recommended evaluation includes all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wood's lamp is not used in evaluating ASD; it is used for skin conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A 1.5-month-old girl, the first child of unrelated parents was referred to our hospital with icterus and edema. She is exclusively breast-fed, she had acholic stools. She was hospitalized for further evaluation. The baby's blood group is A +ve, the mother's blood group is O +ve. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal cholestasis is characterized by prolonged jaundice, acholic stools, and direct hyperbilirubinemia. Causes include biliary atresia, metabolic disorders, and genetic syndromes. ABO incompatibility typically causes hemolysis and indirect hyperbilirubinemia, not acholic stools.
Question 4 of 5
Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilated cardiomyopathy results in impaired contractility, leading to heart failure and chamber dilation.
Question 5 of 5
A mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.