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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Feature suggestive of hyponatremic dehydration is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyponatremic dehydration presents with marked skin turgor loss while the tongue remains moist, as fluid shifts from the extracellular to intracellular space.
Question 2 of 5
Early sign of shock is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory response to shock to maintain cardiac output.
Question 3 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Rationale: Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 months is part of the Mental Health Action Signs, but the phrase 'for more than 2 months' is not accurate as symptoms lasting 2 weeks can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 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a health care provider (HCP) examining an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip perform an Ortolani maneuver. The nurse understands that this maneuver is performed for which purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Ortolani maneuver is a physical examination test specifically used to assess for hip instability in infants with suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). This maneuver helps the healthcare provider determine if the femoral head can be gently relocated into the acetabulum, which can indicate the presence of hip dysplasia in newborns. Hip instability may be a sign of DDH, which is a condition where the hip joint has not developed properly. It is crucial to detect DDH early to prevent long-term complications such as hip dysplasia or dislocations.
Question 5 of 5
You are meeting a couple who are going to adopt a 1-year-old girl; they are asking you about medical investigations that are needed for the child before adoption. Of the following, the LEAST likely required investigation for the adoption of this girl is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Screening for sexually transmitted diseases is less likely to be required in a 1-year-old unless there is specific concern for abuse or neglect.