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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Clinicians' tools needed to recognize early symptoms of mental disorders are called 'Mental Health Action Signs'. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 months is part of the Mental Health Action Signs, but the phrase 'for more than 2 months' is not accurate as symptoms lasting 2 weeks can already be significant.
Question 2 of 5
The correct site of the paddles of the defibrillator is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For effective defibrillation, the paddles should be placed at the apex and right infraclavicular area, ensuring optimal current flow through the heart to terminate life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-month-old, former 29-week-premature infant has been scheduled for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias. The infant had received mechanical ventilation for the first 6 days of life and had apnea of prematurity that resolved 5 weeks ago. The infant is feeding well and gaining weight and has no requirement for supplemental oxygen. The hematocrit is 28. The HMO clerk approves the surgery on an outpatient basis. All of the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Even after spinal anesthesia, premature infants are at risk for apnea and require monitoring, making outpatient discharge unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
One of the principal pathologic features in fatal anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute bronchial obstruction due to airway swelling and constriction is a major cause of death in anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following medications used in treatment of atopic dermatitis should be discontinued after failure to achieve good results within 4-6 weeks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Omalizumab should be discontinued if no improvement is seen within 4-6 weeks.