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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Night terrors are associated with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night terrors typically occur during non-REM sleep and are more common in young children. They may be associated with sleepwalking (somnambulism) and usually begin in early childhood.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assist the physician with a bone marrow biopsy. Which of the ff. interventions is most important for the nurse to do before the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before a bone marrow biopsy procedure, it is most important for the nurse to observe the patient for any signs of bleeding. This includes assessing the patient's coagulation status, looking for any bleeding disorders, and checking the patient's platelet levels. By monitoring for bleeding tendencies before the procedure, the nurse can ensure that the patient is in a stable condition to undergo the bone marrow biopsy safely. Additionally, post-procedure monitoring for bleeding is crucial to prevent complications such as hematoma formation. Explaining the procedure to the family, administering an analgesic, and draping the biopsy site are important steps, but ensuring the patient's safety by assessing for bleeding is the highest priority.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are recognized features of 'well-controlled' asthma in a 7-year-old boy EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: More than 2 exacerbations per year suggest suboptimal asthma control, requiring reassessment of management strategies.
Question 4 of 5
In infants, inferences about vision may be made by physical examination of the eye and assessment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Personal-social skills can provide clues about vision development.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis leads to normal anion gap metabolic acidosis due to impaired bicarbonate handling.