Infant with benign congenital hypotonia is characterized by

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Infant with benign congenital hypotonia is characterized by

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Benign congenital hypotonia featurpoor manipulative skills , per pediatrics, with delayed fine motor due to low tone but eventual normalcy. Presentation is at birth (A wrong); sitting delayed; arm kicking possible; verbal skills intact. Motor lag makes C the correct answer.

Question 2 of 5

The onset of clinical and radiologic characteristics of post traumatic intracranial hemorrhage occur over minutto hours in

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Epidural hemorrhage onset is minutto hours post-trauma, per neurosurgery, from arterial (e.g., middle meningeal) bleeding with lucid interval. Subdural slower; intraparenchymal variable; SAH instant; contusion immediate. Epidurals timing make B the correct answer.

Question 3 of 5

The treatable degenerative condition that exhibits signs of cerebellar and basal ganglia dysfunction is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Wilson disease is treatable, per hepatology, with cerebellar (ataxia) and basal ganglia (dystonia) signs from copper accumulation, reversible with chelation. Rett , adrenoleukodystrophy , mitochondrial , and NCL lack cure. Wilsons therapy make B the correct answer.

Question 4 of 5

A child diagnosed with meningitis is having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Administering blow-by oxygen and calling for help is the priority for a child with meningitis seizing tonically-clonically, per ACLS pediatric protocols. Seizurspike oxygen demand; hypoxia worsens brain injury in meningitis. Blow-by oxygen stabilizwhile help ensurrapid intervention (e.g., anticonvulsants). Reassuring parents delays care; calling a code overreacts without initial stabilization; assessing vitals diverts from airway management. As focus on oxygenation and support, aligned with seizure management guidelines, makes itthe correct answer, addressing immediate life-threatening needs.

Question 5 of 5

A child is being admitted with the diagnosis of meningitis. Which procedure should the nurse perform first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sending spinal fluid and blood culturfirst is critical in meningitis, per IDSA guidelines. Culturidentify the pathogen (e.g., bacterial) before antibiotics obscure results, guiding therapy. Fluids and catheter follow diagnosis. Ds priority ensuraccurate treatment, making it the correct answer.

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