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Fluid Maintenance Pediatrics Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
At what age should the nurse expect an infant to begin smiling in response to pleasurable stimuli?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infants typically begin to smile in response to pleasurable stimuli around 2 months of age. This social smile is an important developmental milestone in infants and signifies their growing social awareness and ability to engage with others. By the age of 2 months, infants are starting to develop social connections and recognize familiar faces, which often elicits smiles in response to positive interactions. Though some infants may start smiling earlier or later, the average age for the emergence of social smiles is around 2 months.
Question 2 of 5
An infant can move his head from side to side while following a moving object, can lift his head from a prone position 45 degrees off the examining table, smiles when encouraged, and makes cooing sounds. He cannot maintain a seated position. The most likely age of the infant is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 3 months, infants typically develop the ability to lift their heads 45 degrees in prone, follow objects with their eyes, smile responsively, and make cooing sounds. They are not yet able to sit independently.
Question 3 of 5
How are young people with anorexia nervosa often described?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Young people with anorexia nervosa are often described as independent. This is because individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to exhibit strong willpower and control over their behavior, often making independent decisions related to their eating habits and body image. They may resist help or intervention, preferring to maintain control over their food intake and weight loss. This independence can make it challenging to address and treat anorexia nervosa effectively, as individuals may be resistant to seeking or accepting help.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old, 165-pound patient reports consuming 20-40 325-mg capsules containing acetaminophen 1 hour ago. You should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Activated charcoal can help reduce absorption of acetaminophen, and plasma levels should be measured 4 hours post-ingestion to assess toxicity using the nomogram.
Question 5 of 5
Kim is using bronchodilators for asthma. The side effects of these drugs that you need to monitor this patient for include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchodilators are medications used to relax and open the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe for patients with conditions like asthma. Common side effects of bronchodilators that need to be monitored in patients include tachycardia (increased heart rate), nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations, inability to sleep, restlessness, and in severe cases, seizures. These side effects can vary depending on the type of bronchodilator being used, but it is important for healthcare providers to monitor patients for these symptoms and adjust their treatment as needed.