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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
A 5-year-old boy is brought by her mother complaining of frequent attacks of anger, sadness, and exaggerated startle response over the past weeks; the mother states he has prolonged periods of sitting alone as he doesn`t like to be with the others; he has been developed those symptoms immediately after experiencing a bad car accident with his father before weeks. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute PTSD occurs within one month of a traumatic event, fitting the timeline described.
Question 3 of 5
Acute first aid of burns include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying vegetable oil or butter to burns can trap heat and worsen the injury, making it an inappropriate first aid measure.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following indicates severe laryngitis:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphasic stridor (occurring during both inspiration and expiration) suggests a more severe upper airway obstruction, commonly seen in severe laryngitis or subglottic stenosis.
Question 5 of 5
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, water loss exceeds sodium loss, leading to preserved skin turgor. High sodium levels cause intracellular dehydration, particularly affecting the CNS, leading to complications such as seizures.