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Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency causes macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis, leading to the production of large, immature red blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
pH 7.14, PaCO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mm Hg. How would you interpret this
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (acidosis) with high PaCO2 and normal HCO3 indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation.
Question 3 of 5
Acute urticaria is a self-limited illness requiring little treatment. All the following can be used EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is not typically needed for acute urticaria unless there is anaphylaxis. Antihistamines and corticosteroids are preferred treatments.
Question 4 of 5
In metabolic disorders, which disorder is most likely to be associated with cerebral edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia, if corrected too rapidly, can lead to cerebral edema due to rapid osmotic shifts in the brain.
Question 5 of 5
It is estimated that lead-poisoned children are identified by screening procedures rather than through clinical recognition of lead-related symptoms in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead poisoning is often asymptomatic and detected through screening rather than clinical symptoms.