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Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In hereditary spherocytosis, one of the following is false:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis is typically autosomal dominant, not recessive, and is diagnosed via osmotic fragility testing.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not a common cause of contact dermatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foods are not a common cause of contact dermatitis, which is typically caused by direct skin contact with allergens like nickel, poison ivy, fragrances, and latex.
Question 3 of 5
Initial management of the acute asthma exacerbation includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations includes oxygen, nebulized β2 agonists (albuterol), and systemic corticosteroids. Aminophylline and magnesium sulfate are reserved for severe, refractory cases.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common medication implicated in serum sickness is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin is the most frequently implicated drug in serum sickness-like reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old is noted by the parents to snore at night. The child has also had problems staying awake in preschool and has had behavioral problems. The father also snores. Physical examination of the child reveals large, pink, nonexudative tonsils. The most appropriate next step is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polysomnography is essential for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, especially given the child's symptoms of snoring, daytime sleepiness, and enlarged tonsils.