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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are recognized features of 'well-controlled' asthma in a 7-year-old boy EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: More than 2 exacerbations per year suggest suboptimal asthma control, requiring reassessment of management strategies.
Question 2 of 5
Meningoencephalitis may be a feature of the following transplacental infections
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIV is not typically transmitted transplacentally in significant amounts due to antiretroviral therapy. Cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and varicella-zoster virus are known to cause meningoencephalitis in affected infants.
Question 3 of 5
Rodolfo, an 85 year old, is admitted for comtinuous cramping pain as the result of intermittent claudication. When conducting an initial physical assessment, the nurse is unable to palpate the pedal pulses. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this scenario, the nurse's first action should be to obtain a Doppler ultrasound device to assess the pedal pulses. If the nurse was unable to palpate the pedal pulses initially, the use of a Doppler can help in accurately identifying the pulses. It is essential to confirm the absence or presence of peripheral pulses before taking any further actions. This will provide crucial information for the physician to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Conducting a Doppler assessment will assist in evaluating the severity of the situation and guide the next steps in the patient's care plan.
Question 4 of 5
What is normally the earliest age at which an infant begins teething with eruption of lower central incisors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Teething usually begins at 6 months of age with the eruption of the lower central incisors in infants.
Question 5 of 5
When interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child, the nurse asks about developmental milestones such as the age of walking without assistance. How should this question be considered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about developmental milestones such as the age at which a child started walking without assistance is considered an important part of the child's past medical history. This information helps the nurse assess if the child is meeting typical developmental milestones for their age. It also provides valuable insight into the child's growth and development, aiding in early identification of any potential developmental delays or concerns. Therefore, in the context of interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old child, inquiring about such developmental milestones is relevant and important for the child's past history.