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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child in the third grade has problems with spelling and reading. She appears very quiet and confused in class. Her teacher has noticed that this girl has trouble following directions. Her mind seems to wander whenever the teacher tells a story or explains something complicated. She is skilled in art and so far has performed well in arithmetic. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is most likely to yield useful findings in this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the child's difficulties with reading, spelling, and following directions, a language evaluation would be most appropriate to assess potential learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Question 2 of 5
The maintenance fluid requirement for a 25 kg child per day is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintenance fluid calculation follows the Holliday-Segar formula: 100 mL/kg for first 10 kg, 50 mL/kg for next 10 kg, and 20 mL/kg for additional weight. For a 25 kg child: 1600 mL/day.
Question 3 of 5
Predictors of poor outcome across several studies in Kawasaki disease (KD) include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Old age is not a recognized predictor of poor outcome in KD.
Question 4 of 5
The child with polyarticular JIA often has a more prolonged course of active joint inflammation and requires early and aggressive therapy. Of the following, the predictor that carries the WORST prognosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nodules indicate more severe disease and carry a worse prognosis.
Question 5 of 5
Infection is the most common complication of bite injuries, regardless of the species of biting animal. The MOST common microorganisms associated with cat bites are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pasteurella species are the most common bacteria in cat bite infections.