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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nine-year-old boy presented with high-grade fever and a right neck swelling. Examination revealed a large posterior cervical lymph node and a large right axillary lymph node. Biopsy confirmed Hodgkin's lymphoma. This patient's disease falls into which of the following staging classifications:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II-B Hodgkin's lymphoma includes two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm with systemic symptoms like fever, weight loss, and night sweats.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following conditions can mimic RDS both clinically and radiographically
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Total anomalous pulmonary venous return can mimic RDS due to similar clinical and radiographic findings. The other conditions have distinct features.
Question 3 of 5
A 6 -g, breast-fed white female, weeks' gestational age, is noted to have persistent hyperbilirubinemia at weeks of age On physical examination, the infant has not gained weight since birth and has decreased tone, an umbilical hernia, and an anterior fontanel measuring X 6 cm The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism can present with prolonged jaundice, poor weight gain, decreased tone, and enlarged fontanelles
Question 4 of 5
A 3-week-old male baby develops a rash involving the face and periorbital area after exposure to sunlight; you suspect neonatal lupus. The NEXT step of management of the baby is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are key in diagnosing neonatal lupus and predicting congenital heart block.
Question 5 of 5
All are true about massive pleural effusion except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massive pleural effusion causes decreased tactile vocal fremitus due to fluid accumulation, which dampens sound transmission. Other findings include tracheal deviation, dullness to percussion, and potential infectious complications.