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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Enuresis is defined as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enuresis is clinically defined as involuntary urination at least twice weekly for three consecutive months in children aged 5 or older.
Question 2 of 5
Bullying is a form of aggression in which a child repeatedly and intentionally intimidates, harasses, or physically harms another child. Children who are being bullied are more likely to have
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suicidal ideation is a well-documented consequence of bullying, as victims often experience significant psychological distress and hopelessness.
Question 3 of 5
Children with typical features of innocent murmurs should be subjected to the following measures:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are benign and require no restriction of activity, antibiotic prophylaxis, or serial echocardiography unless symptoms suggest structural heart disease.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary mechanism of action of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate primarily works by suppressing the immune system, reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old boy with hereditary spherocytosis developed transient aplastic crisis following a recent viral infection. The most probable incriminated viral infection is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 infects erythroid progenitor cells, temporarily halting erythropoiesis. In hereditary spherocytosis, this leads to severe anemia, as the lifespan of spherocytes is already reduced.