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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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.
Question 2 of 9
The MOST common presenting complaint of allergic conjunctivitis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching is the hallmark symptom of allergic conjunctivitis, caused by histamine release from mast cells in response to allergens.
Question 3 of 9
Which is the most appropriate prognosis to relate to the parents of the 3-year-old in Question 27 with atopic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis symptoms often improve over time, though they may persist into adulthood.
Question 4 of 9
A preterm neonate has a sudden onset of abdominal distension, bloody stools, and feeding intolerance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition in preterm infants characterized by intestinal inflammation, leading to distension, bloody stools, and potential perforation. Risk factors include prematurity and enteral feeds.
Question 5 of 9
Regarding tetralogy of Fallot, one of the following is TRUE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease, characterized by right ventricular outflow obstruction, VSD, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. It leads to cyanosis and may cause complications like brain abscess due to right-to-left shunting.
Question 6 of 9
Childhood psychosis may include all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acutephobic hallucination is not a recognized symptom of childhood psychosis. Delusions, loss of reality testing, disorganized speech, and catatonic behavior are classic features.
Question 7 of 9
One of the following is false about CNS leukemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements are true; CNS leukemia has a poor prognosis, causes increased ICP, is prone to relapse, and can lead to cranial nerve palsies.
Question 8 of 9
Which score range is regarded as serious according to the assessment of seriousness of adolescent drug abuse score?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scores between 13-18 indicate a serious level of drug abuse requiring intervention.
Question 9 of 9
The following are true regarding meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MAS typically occurs in term or post-term infants, not preterm or near-term infants. The other statements are true regarding MAS.