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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a seizure disorder is having recurrent seizures. She is currently arousable and is spontaneously breathing but has gurgling upper airway sounds. Appropriate measures would include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway should not be inserted in a conscious patient, as it can trigger gagging and further airway obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
Which score is used to evaluate the level of consciousness in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) scale is a simple and rapid assessment tool for pediatric consciousness levels, widely used in emergency settings.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true concerning susceptibility to pertussis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The acellular pertussis vaccine is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics beginning at age 6 weeks. Infants are at greater risk for complications of pertussis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of Still's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Still's disease is characterized by fever, rash, and arthritis, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common childhood symptom of hereditary angioedema is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hereditary angioedema presents as non-pitting, non-pruritic edema without urticaria, distinguishing it from allergic reactions.