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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest compressions in infants are done using 2 fingers in the center of the chest, ensuring adequate depth and avoiding excessive pressure on fragile ribs.
Question 2 of 5
Which disease of the following can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sepsis causes distributive shock by inducing vasodilation and capillary leakage, leading to hypoperfusion despite adequate blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polymyalgia rheumatica is characterized by shoulder and hip pain, often accompanied by stiffness.
Question 4 of 5
The most common type of relapse in acute leukemia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medullary relapse, or recurrence of leukemia in the bone marrow, is the most common form of relapse in acute leukemia, requiring additional chemotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
The patient described in Question 6 is most likely suffering from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Congenital pneumonia with sepsis is likely given the low WBC count, prematurity, and need for ventilation