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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
More than 90% of patients with atopic dermatitis have colonization of lesional skin with Staphylococcus aureus, and uninvolved skin has colonization of more than
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uninvolved skin in atopic dermatitis patients often has over 50% colonization with S. aureus.
Question 2 of 5
Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A small triangular chin is not a typical risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea, whereas retroposition of the mandible, long face, and soft palate abnormalities contribute to airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old boy with migratory polyarthritis, a new apical pansystolic murmur, fever, CRP+, and ASOT 500 units is diagnosed with rheumatic fever. What is his classification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The boy meets the Jones criteria with two major (carditis, polyarthritis) and two minor (CRP, ASOT) criteria, confirming rheumatic fever.
Question 4 of 5
A parent of a child with acute renal failure (ARF) asks why peritoneal dialysis was chosen instead of hemodialysis. Which is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The controlled, gradual fluid removal with peritoneal dialysis is more suitable for pediatric patients.
Question 5 of 5
A classic example of type III (immune complex) reactions is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum sickness is a type III hypersensitivity reaction where immune complexes deposit in tissues, causing inflammation.