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PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
During genetic counseling, choices for reproduction are decided by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The family decides reproductive choices, with A-D providing guidance, per ethics (ACMG).
Question 2 of 9
Immediate action for a child with severe diarrhea and vomiting includes select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warmth A, IV prep B, reassurance C, oral rehydration D I, II, III, IV, per document p17, 9.
Question 3 of 9
A 5-year-old with a seizure should be
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering to floor B ensures safety, per document p56, 1.
Question 4 of 9
A newborn's failure to pass meconium within the first 24 hours after birth may indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung’s disease (A) causes delayed meconium passage due to absent intestinal motility. Celiac (B) affects absorption later, abdominal defects (C) are structural, and intussusception (D) occurs postnatally. Document: 'Failure to pass meconium… may be an indication of Hirschsprung disease.'
Question 5 of 9
A 1-year-old boy presents with recurrent infections and hepatosplenomegaly. Labs show low IgG. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: XLA features infections, hepatosplenomegaly, and low IgG, per NIAID. A, B, D, E differ in labs.
Question 6 of 9
An infant with pyloric stenosis will exhibit
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Projectile vomiting D is a hallmark of pyloric stenosis, per document p21, .
Question 7 of 9
During genetic counseling, choices for reproduction are decided by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The family decides reproductive choices, with A-D providing guidance, per ethics (ACMG).
Question 8 of 9
A 1-year-old girl presents with recurrent pneumonia and failure to thrive. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits pneumonia, failure to thrive, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot. The nurse understands that this behavior indicates she is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daydreaming (D) helps adolescents mentally rehearse situations, aiding coping. Boredom (A), fatigue (B), or stress (C) are less specific. Document: 'Daydreaming allows adolescents to act out… [to] prepare for… interactions.'