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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the strongest identifiable factor for the persistence of childhood asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parental asthma is the strongest predictor of childhood asthma persistence, indicating a strong genetic component in disease susceptibility.
Question 2 of 5
You are called to the delivery of a boy at weeks' gestational age with thick meconium-stained fluid and type II decelerations The obstetrician rapidly delivers the infant and hands him to you for care The boy is hypotonic, cyanotic, apneic, and bradycardic The most appropriate step is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intubation and positive-pressure ventilation are essential for severely compromised infants who are apneic and bradycardic
Question 3 of 5
The nasal cannula gives oxygen concentration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasal cannula delivers 24–44% oxygen, depending on flow rate. At a maximum of 6 L/min, it provides around 40% oxygen concentration.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis... Which environmental modification is recommended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cotton garments are recommended for atopic dermatitis patients to reduce skin irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient, who opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glasgow Coma Score is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate head injury.