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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the ff circumstances should a nurse avoid using midline and mid clavicular sites for IV therapy? Choose all that apply.
Correct Answer: a
Rationale: - A nurse should avoid using midline and midclavicular sites for IV therapy when administering solutions with a pH greater than 5 and less than 9 because these sites are not suitable for solutions that can cause irritation or harm to the veins.
Question 2 of 5
Criteria of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wide pulse pressure is a characteristic feature of PDA due to continuous blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery.
Question 3 of 5
A six-month-old infant develops cardiac arrest following severe pneumonia. Which is the ideal airway opening maneuver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In infants, the head tilt-chin lift to a neutral position maintains an open airway without excessive extension, which could obstruct airflow.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding school refusal, which statement is FALSE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Somatic symptoms are indeed common in school refusal, making this statement incorrect.
Question 5 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.