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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Delayed/Late reaction to stinging venom may precipitate all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late-phase reactions to venom include serum sickness, vasculitis, nephrotic syndrome, and hemolytic anemia, but encephalopathy is not a common delayed reaction to venom exposure.
Question 2 of 5
The BEST treatment for a 5-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) presenting with acute onset palpable purpura over the lower extremities and buttocks is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supportive measures are usually sufficient for uncomplicated HSP.
Question 3 of 5
A preterm neonate has a sudden onset of abdominal distension, bloody stools, and feeding intolerance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition in preterm infants characterized by intestinal inflammation, leading to distension, bloody stools, and potential perforation. Risk factors include prematurity and enteral feeds.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements is true concerning susceptibility to pertussis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The acellular pertussis vaccine is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics beginning at age 6 weeks. Infants are at greater risk for complications of pertussis.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the agent that does not share an identical side chain with penicillin is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftazidime does not share an identical side chain with penicillins, making it a safer option in penicillin-allergic patients.