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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In infants, inferences about vision may be made by physical examination of the eye and assessment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Personal-social skills can provide clues about vision development.
Question 2 of 5
Which manifestations are expected in the early stages of acute hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The early (anicteric) phase of hepatitis is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and malaise.
Question 3 of 5
After severe birth asphyxia, infants may have motor automatisms characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Motor automatisms after severe birth asphyxia are often associated with a poor prognosis due to significant brain injury. The other options describe features of seizures but not specifically the prognosis.
Question 4 of 5
Drug reactions to penicillins and cephalosporins are common in pediatrics. Risk factors for drug reactions include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing age (>20 years) is not a risk factor; in fact, drug reactions are more common in younger patients.
Question 5 of 5
When discussing hyperlipidemia with a group of adolescents, which high level labs should the nurse explain can prevent cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are often referred to as "good" cholesterol because they help remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream, including low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) which are considered "bad" cholesterol. HDLs play a protective role in preventing cardiovascular disease as they transport cholesterol from the arteries to the liver for excretion. Therefore, having higher levels of HDL cholesterol is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, making it an important focus when discussing hyperlipidemia prevention strategies.