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Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
In case of pulseless ventricular tachycardia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For pulseless ventricular tachycardia, initial defibrillation with 4J/kg is recommended for effective resuscitation.
Question 2 of 5
Although understanding risk factors for violence is crucial for developing prevention strategies, the risk factors do not predict whether a particular individual will become violent. For children who begin their violence early in life, the strongest risk factor for violence is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antisocial behavior is a strong predictor of future violence, especially when it manifests early in life, indicating a persistent pattern of deviance.
Question 3 of 5
In patients with failure to thrive; chromosomal abnormality, intrauterine infection, and metabolic disorders need to be ruled out. All the following factors are suggestive of metabolic problems EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Renal symptoms are not specific to metabolic disorders. Insidious onset, recurrent vomiting, neurologic manifestations, and cardiomyopathy are classic features of metabolic diseases.
Question 4 of 5
In cases of food-associated exercise-induced anaphylaxis, the parents are advised that children must not take exercise after ingestion of the triggering food for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding exercise for 4-6 hours after eating the triggering food reduces the risk of exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
In pediatric shock, which of the following is an early sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is often the earliest sign of shock in children due to increased sympathetic response in compensation for decreased perfusion.