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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A neonate presents with cyanosis that worsens with feeding and improves with crying. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choanal atresia is a congenital nasal obstruction that causes cyanosis that worsens with feeding and improves with crying, since crying opens the mouth for breathing. Bilateral atresia requires urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma have poor survival. Current treatment consists of all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Differentiating agents like 13-cis-retinoic acid are used instead of allogenic bone marrow transplantation in high-risk neuroblastoma.
Question 3 of 5
Early sign of shock is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory response to shock to maintain cardiac output.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are long-term complications of intravenous cyclophosphamide EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While bladder cancer is a recognized complication, it is less common compared to bone marrow suppression, leukemia, and infertility.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is associated with brain edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hyponatremia can lead to osmotic shifts, increasing the risk of cerebral edema.