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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jaundice, consisting of either indirect or direct bilirubin that is present at birth or appears within the 1st 24 hr of life may be due to all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Congenital infections typically cause jaundice after the first 24 hours of life. The other conditions can cause early-onset jaundice.
Question 2 of 5
Nonepileptic seizures are a subtype of conversion disorder that resembles true epileptic seizures. Of the following, the MOST characteristic criteria of these seizures is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonepileptic seizures lack EEG abnormalities, distinguishing them from true epileptic seizures, which show specific brain wave patterns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following signs is characteristic of poliomyelitis paralysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poliomyelitis causes asymmetric, flaccid motor paralysis without sensory loss, as it primarily affects anterior horn cells.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is delivered at 30 weeks gestation and requires respiratory support. Which intervention is most effective in preventing respiratory distress syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants, reducing alveolar collapse and improving gas exchange. It is often given via endotracheal tube soon after birth.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a common cause of adverse food reactions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food aversion is a psychological reaction, not a common cause of adverse food reactions.