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Pediatric Emergency Nursing PICO Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A man with a history of diabetes and chronic lung disease is admitted to the hospital with prostate cancer. He has all the following symptoms. Which should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this case, the nurse should address the respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute first, as it indicates potential respiratory distress in a patient with chronic lung disease. Rapid and shallow breathing could be a sign of worsening lung function or complications such as pneumonia, which require immediate attention to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent further deterioration. Monitoring and addressing the patient's respiratory status are crucial in preventing respiratory failure and other serious complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication is most likely included in post-operative care of a child with repair of bladder exstrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxybutynin helps control bladder spasms and improves comfort after urinary reconstructive surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A man with a history of diabetes and chronic lung disease is admitted to the hospital with prostate cancer. He has all the following symptoms. Which should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this case, the nurse should address the respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute first, as it indicates potential respiratory distress in a patient with chronic lung disease. Rapid and shallow breathing could be a sign of worsening lung function or complications such as pneumonia, which require immediate attention to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent further deterioration. Monitoring and addressing the patient's respiratory status are crucial in preventing respiratory failure and other serious complications.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
You are evaluating a 9-year-old boy child with ALL who recently develops relapse; an important statement that should be mentioned to his parents is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most boys with testicular relapse can be successfully treated, and their overall survival remains favorable.