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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
In drowning, what is the most urgent immediate line of management at the scene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rescue breathing should be prioritized in drowning cases to restore oxygenation before considering other interventions.
Question 2 of 5
The combination of medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown the best treatment for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for children with OCD is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI that effectively reduces OCD symptoms in children, making it a first-line pharmacological treatment.
Question 3 of 5
What is the true description of a 7-year-old child expressing fear of being injured by a car?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety involves excessive fear or worry about being away from home or caregivers. A child fearing injury by a car could indicate separation anxiety if they associate leaving with potential harm.
Question 4 of 5
Maintenance fluid for a child weighing 20kg?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Holliday-Segar method suggests 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg and 50 mL/kg for the next 10 kg, totaling 1500 mL for a 20 kg child.
Question 5 of 5
What is the role of biologics in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biologics target specific immune pathways, such as TNF-alpha or IL-6, to reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.