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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Bullying is a form of aggression in which a child repeatedly and intentionally intimidates, harasses, or physically harms another child. Children who are being bullied are more likely to have
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suicidal ideation is a well-documented consequence of bullying, as victims often experience significant psychological distress and hopelessness.
Question 2 of 5
Which disease can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Septic shock leads to distributive shock due to widespread vasodilation and capillary leakage.
Question 3 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease causes prolonged bleeding time despite normal platelet count due to defective platelet adhesion from a deficiency in von Willebrand factor.
Question 4 of 5
Acute ingestion of inorganic mercury salts (typically secondary to ingestion of a button battery) can manifest in a few hours as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corrosive gastroenteritis results from the direct toxic effects of mercury salts on the gastrointestinal lining.
Question 5 of 5
Second-generation antihistamines are preferable to first-generation antihistamines because they have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second-generation antihistamines cause less sedation than first-generation drugs, making them preferable for daily use without impairing cognitive function.