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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aisa is to receive a liquid iron preparation. Which of the following directions would be appropriate for the nurse to teach Aisa's mother? a.Administer this at least an hour before meals
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoid giving Aisa orange or other citric juices with the iron preparation. Citric juices, such as orange juice, can decrease the absorption of iron in the body. Therefore, it is important to avoid giving these juices when administering the liquid iron preparation to Aisa to ensure optimal absorption of the iron. It would be best to encourage the use of non-citric juices or water when administering the iron preparation to Aisa.
Question 2 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, the rescuer resuscitates the collapsed child
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early activation of the pediatric basic life support chain, including CPR and early defibrillation, significantly improves survival rates in cardiac arrest.
Question 3 of 5
One of the principal pathologic features in fatal anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute bronchial obstruction due to airway swelling and constriction is a major cause of death in anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-month-old, former 29-week-premature infant has been scheduled for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias. The infant had received mechanical ventilation for the first 6 days of life and had apnea of prematurity that resolved 5 weeks ago. The infant is feeding well and gaining weight and has no requirement for supplemental oxygen. The hematocrit is 28. The HMO clerk approves the surgery on an outpatient basis. All of the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Even after spinal anesthesia, premature infants are at risk for apnea and require monitoring, making outpatient discharge unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The following drugs are used in resuscitation Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis is used for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation but not during resuscitation, where drugs like epinephrine and atropine are critical.