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Pediatric CCRN Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized client has the following blood lab values: WBC 3,000/ul, RBC 5.0 (X 106), platelets 300, 000, what would be a priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: With a WBC count of 3,000/ul (indicating leukopenia or low white blood cell count), the priority nursing intervention should be preventing infection. Leukopenia puts the client at a higher risk of developing infections due to a compromised immune system. Nurses should focus on implementing strict infection control measures, such as hand hygiene, maintaining a sterile environment, and promoting vaccination compliance to reduce the risk of infection for the hospitalized client. This intervention is crucial for ensuring the client's safety and well-being during their hospital stay. Alleviating pain, controlling infection, and monitoring blood transfusion reactions are important aspects of care but in this scenario, preventing infection takes precedence due to the client's low WBC count.
Question 2 of 5
A preschool child is being admitted to the hospital with dehydration and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which urinalysis result should the nurse expect with these conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a child is admitted to the hospital with dehydration and a urinary tract infection (UTI), the urinalysis result that the nurse should expect is an increased white blood cell (WBC) count, indicated by WBC >2, along with a slightly elevated specific gravity, typically around 1.016. A specific gravity of 1.016 suggests some concentration of urine due to dehydration, while an increased WBC count indicates the presence of infection in the urinary tract. These findings are consistent with dehydration and UTI in a preschool child. Options A, B, and D do not fully align with the expected urinalysis results in this clinical scenario.
Question 3 of 5
Constellation of aniridia and hemihypertrophy is strongly associated with increased risk of which of the following tumors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aniridia and hemihypertrophy are features of WAGR syndrome, which increases the risk of Wilms tumor.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a preterm newborn who requires mechanical ventilation for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. What is the preterm newborn at increased risk of due to the mechanical ventilation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm newborns who require mechanical ventilation are at increased risk of developing alveolar rupture. The pressure from mechanical ventilation can lead to overdistension of the alveoli, causing damage to their delicate structure. This can result in the rupture of the alveolar walls, leading to a condition known as pulmonary interstitial emphysema. Alveolar rupture can contribute to the development of other complications such as pneumothorax and air leaks, which can further compromise the newborn's respiratory status. Therefore, close monitoring and adjustment of ventilation parameters are crucial in the care of preterm newborns on mechanical ventilation to minimize the risk of alveolar rupture and its associated complications.
Question 5 of 5
Although melanoma is relatively rare in children, some risk factors may increase its incidence. All the following are risk factors for development of melanoma EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dark-skinned individuals have a lower risk of melanoma.