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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide & normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis results from excessive ventilation, leading to low COâ‚‚ and a high pH. Normal bicarbonate indicates that metabolic compensation has not yet occurred.
Question 2 of 5
Alcohol acts primarily as a CNS depressant. It produces all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol induces hypothermia rather than hyperthermia, affecting thermoregulation negatively.
Question 3 of 5
In Acute Leukemia, which of the following is a bad prognostic criterion:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High leukocyte count (>50,000) at diagnosis indicates aggressive disease and poor prognosis. Other poor prognostic factors include CNS involvement and very young or old age at diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of oral allergy syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peanuts are not a common cause of oral allergy syndrome, which is typically triggered by raw fruits and vegetables.
Question 5 of 5
Which chromosomal abnormality is often characteristic of infantile ALL?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The t(4;11) translocation is commonly found in infantile ALL and is associated with a poor prognosis.