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Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Acute urticaria is a self-limited illness requiring little treatment. All the following can be used EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is not typically needed for acute urticaria unless there is anaphylaxis. Antihistamines and corticosteroids are preferred treatments.
Question 2 of 5
In patients with failure to thrive; chromosomal abnormality, intrauterine infection, and metabolic disorders need to be ruled out. All the following factors are suggestive of metabolic problems EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Renal symptoms are not specific to metabolic disorders. Insidious onset, recurrent vomiting, neurologic manifestations, and cardiomyopathy are classic features of metabolic diseases.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the most common cause of shock among Egyptian children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a leading cause of hypovolemic shock in children due to dehydration and electrolyte loss, especially in developing regions.
Question 4 of 5
A 1-year-old child (10 kg) presents with urticaria and wheeze after eating peanut butter. What is the correct management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For anaphylaxis, intramuscular (IM) adrenaline at 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) is the recommended treatment, equating to 0.1 mL for a 10 kg child.
Question 5 of 5
It is estimated that lead-poisoned children are identified by screening procedures rather than through clinical recognition of lead-related symptoms in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead poisoning is often asymptomatic and detected through screening rather than clinical symptoms.