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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are true associations between psychiatric illness in childhood and their treatment EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical antipsychotics are generally not the first-line treatment for depression in children. Antidepressants are more commonly prescribed for depressive disorders.
Question 2 of 5
Childhood psychosis may include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute phobic hallucination is not a recognized feature of childhood psychosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type I diabetes mellitus who exhibits confusion, light-headedness, and aberrant behavior. The client is still conscious. The nurse should first administer:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this scenario where the client with type I diabetes mellitus is exhibiting confusion, light-headedness, and aberrant behavior, indicating hypoglycemia, the first-line treatment would be administering I.M. or subcutaneous glucagon. Glucagon helps to rapidly increase blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose. This is crucial in situations where the client is conscious but unable to take oral carbohydrates, such as in cases of severe hypoglycemia with altered mental status. Administration of glucagon helps to quickly raise blood sugar levels and prevent further deterioration in the client's condition. Options B, C, and D are not the initial interventions in this situation and may not be as effective in rapidly correcting hypoglycemia in a client who is exhibiting signs of confusion and aberrant behavior.
Question 4 of 5
In the presence of convincing history of a severe systemic reaction, the next diagnostic step for those with initially negative skin test is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If initial skin testing is negative but the clinical history strongly suggests venom allergy, repeating the skin test after 4-6 weeks increases the likelihood of detecting sensitization.
Question 5 of 5
You are meeting a 6-year-old girl who is going to join a primary school. The parents states that their child has some antisocial problems and they have a concern regarding school phobia and attendance. Of the following, the statement about school phobia that should be included in your discussion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is highly associated with young children with higher levels of fear, highlighting the need for addressing underlying anxieties.