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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, relative intravascular volume preservation delays shock onset despite severe dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old healthy infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth. The nurse should expect the infant to now weigh approximately how many pounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because birth weight typically doubles around age 5 to 6 months. Therefore, a 6-month-old infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh around 15 pounds at this age.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following definitions is FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postaxial polydactyly involves extra digits on the lateral side of the hand or foot, not the medial side. The other definitions are accurate.
Question 4 of 5
The somatoform disorders are groups of disorders in which physical symptoms are inconsistent and cannot be explained by a medical condition. Of the following, the MOST vulnerable group for these disorders is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescent girls are more likely to develop somatoform disorders due to hormonal changes, social pressures, and psychological factors during adolescence.
Question 5 of 5
Steeple sign is characteristic for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steeple sign, seen on X-ray, is a hallmark of viral croup, indicating subglottic airway narrowing.