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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are symptoms of acute IgE-mediated food allergy EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal pain is not always associated with acute IgE-mediated food allergies, whereas urticaria, pruritis, and wheezing are common signs.
Question 2 of 5
yousef is 18 months old, you counsel his mother that the best procedure to follow, if her child swallows something poisonous first to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The best procedure to follow if a child swallows something poisonous is to telephone the local poison control center. The experts at the poison control center can provide immediate guidance on how to handle the situation based on the specific substance ingested and the child's age and weight. They will advise whether it is necessary to bring the child to the emergency room, induce vomiting, or take other appropriate actions. Providing milk to drink to induce vomiting is not recommended as it can lead to further complications. Identifying the substance the child swallowed is important, but the first step should be to contact the poison control center for immediate assistance.
Question 3 of 5
Manifestations of the initial attack of rheumatic fever with carditis may include all the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Apical mid-diastolic rumble is heard in severe mitral stenosis, but not all cases of RF with carditis.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding school refusal, which statement is FALSE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Somatic symptoms are indeed common in school refusal, making this statement incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
Among toddlers and children up to age five, femur fractures usually result from a low energy fall. In most cases, the orthopedic surgeon realigns the fractureusing fluoroscopy or x-ray imaging as a guide and immobilizes the leg in a type of cast called a spica cast. Approximately how many weeks does it take for a fractured femur to heal in a 3-year-old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In general, it takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks for a fractured femur in a 3-year-old child to heal. Children tend to heal faster than adults due to their higher metabolism and more robust bone growth. The spica cast helps stabilize the fracture and provides the necessary support for proper healing. Regular monitoring through x-ray imaging ensures the healing progress and guides the decision for cast removal.