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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), which organ is LEAST likely affected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lymph nodes are less commonly involved compared to skin, ear, and bone.
Question 2 of 5
A new mother wants to be discharged with her newborn as soon as possible. What should be done prior to discharge?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prior to discharge from the hospital, it is important that a new mother makes an appointment for home care or a primary care practitioner office visit within the next 2 or 3 days for the newborn. This ensures that the newborn will receive necessary follow-up care, monitoring, and evaluation after leaving the hospital. It is crucial for the newborn's health and well-being to have timely postnatal check-ups to address any concerns or issues that may arise in the early days after birth. This follow-up care also allows healthcare providers to assess the newborn's growth, feeding, and overall health progression.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs can cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfonamides are a well-known cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a severe hypersensitivity reaction.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old child complains of bilateral thigh pain, motor weakness, and some sensory deficits of both lower limbs; he has a history of bladder dysfunction over the past 2 weeks; MRI of the spinal cord shows a mass arising from the filum terminale and conus medullaris causing some pressure effect. A CNS tumor is suspected. Which of the following tumor is MOST likely arising in such site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myxopapillary ependymomas are common in the conus medullaris and filum terminale region.
Question 5 of 5
Children exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke have increased frequency of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Second-hand smoke exposure increases the risk of middle ear effusions, leading to recurrent ear infections and potential hearing loss.