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Pediatric Emergency Nursing PICO Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who is HIV positive should have the mouth examined for which oral problem common associated with AIDS?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who is HIV positive should have the mouth examined for oral thrush, which presents as creamy white patches on the tongue or lining of the mouth. Oral thrush, caused by the fungus Candida albicans, is a common oral problem associated with AIDS. It is important to detect and treat oral thrush promptly in HIV-positive individuals as it can cause discomfort, difficulty swallowing, and further complications if left untreated. Regular oral examinations and proper oral hygiene practices are essential for managing oral health in individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Question 2 of 5
A highly careful mother of a 10-month-old baby boy complains of inadequate weight gain due to refusal of spoon feeding. The LEAST helpful advice is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering softer food may not address the underlying issue of refusal.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse observes a child, with a peanut allergy, in obvious distress, wheezing and cyanotic, after ingestion of some trail mix containing peanuts. Place the interventions the nurse should implement in order of the highest priority to the lowest priority. Provide answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g., a, b, c, d).
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: The highest priority intervention in this situation is 'C': Promptly administer an intramuscular dose of epinephrine. Epinephrine is The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, which is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. Administering Epinephrine as soon as possible can help reverse The symptoms and stabilize The child.
Question 4 of 5
Small round blue cell tumors refer to all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteosarcoma does not typically fall under the category of small round blue cell tumors.
Question 5 of 5
The clue to need help by age of 24 months, if the child
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By 24 months, children should begin using short sentences.