A pediatric nurse is caring for a patient who received chemotherapy 10 days ago. Which laboratory value requires the nurse’s intervention?

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Question 1 of 5

A pediatric nurse is caring for a patient who received chemotherapy 10 days ago. Which laboratory value requires the nurse’s intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Chemotherapy causes thrombocytopenia; 18,000/µL platelets (normal: 150,000–450,000) is critically low, risking bleeding and requiring intervention (e.g., transfusion). Options A and D are normal. Option B is low but less urgent.

Question 2 of 5

Treatment plan for child with sickle cell anemia will include:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sickle cell anemia requires IV fluids to prevent vaso-occlusion, narcotics for pain crises, and transfusions for severe anemia. All (A, B, C) are standard, making D correct.

Question 3 of 5

One of the essential reflexes is blinking reflex, it arouses when the baby is subjected to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The blinking reflex protects the eyes, triggered by bright light or sudden objects near the face. Oxygen supply (B) is unrelated. Options C and D are missing.

Question 4 of 5

Cerebral palsy is a progressive disorder of posture and movement resulting from a brain lesion.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder from a static brain lesion, affecting posture and movement. Option B (False) is correct.

Question 5 of 5

A 12-year-old boy... recurrent episodes of epistaxis... anterior bleeding within the Kiesselbach plexus... Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Direct pressure to the nose stops most anterior epistaxis (Kiesselbach plexus) as the initial step. Packing (B) or cautery (D) follows if pressure fails. Option A is incomplete.

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