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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as an average systolic or diastolic blood pressure between the 95th and 99th percentile for age, sex, and height, which may require lifestyle modification or medical intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Childhood vasculitis encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases that share inflammation of blood vessels. The disease that affects predominantly large blood vessels is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Takayasu arteritis primarily affects large arteries.
Question 4 of 5
Which chromosomal abnormality is often characteristic of infantile ALL?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The t(4;11) translocation is commonly found in infantile ALL and is associated with a poor prognosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which treatment option is recommended for the patient in Question 29?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral antihistamines are the first-line treatment for acute urticaria to relieve itching and reduce hives.