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PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mother refuses to administer inhaled steroids to her 5-year-old son with moderate persistent asthma because of potential side effects. The physician should start with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leukotriene antagonists are an alternative controller for moderate persistent asthma when inhaled steroids are refused, per GINA. A-C, E are less suitable.
Question 2 of 5
Most common pulmonary function abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obstructive lung disease is the hallmark of cystic fibrosis, from mucus plugging, per CFF. A, C-E are less typical.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn appears with respiratory distress and a scaphoid abdomen. Chest x-ray reveals bowel loops in the left hemithorax. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia fits distress, scaphoid abdomen, and bowel in chest, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and neck stiffness. CSF analysis shows pleocytosis and low glucose. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis features fever, neck stiffness, and CSF with pleocytosis and low glucose, per AAP. A, C-E differ in CSF findings.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-month-old infant presents with a heart rate of 220 bpm and poor feeding. ECG shows narrow QRS tachycardia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SVT is common in infants with narrow QRS tachycardia, per AHA. A, C-E have different ECG findings.