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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is a bad prognostic criterion for acute lymphoblastic leukemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anemia is a poor prognostic factor in acute lymphoblastic leukemia as it reflects the extent of bone marrow infiltration and disease severity.
Question 2 of 5
What is the best action for a 6-year-old boy with school refusal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring to a pediatric psychologist ensures proper evaluation and management of underlying psychological issues contributing to school refusal.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST likely cause of a 4-year-old boy refusing to go to bed and remaining active is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavioral insomnia involves resistance to bedtime routines.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old child is found playing with a can of crystalline drain cleaner. There are several crystals in the mouth, which you have the mother wash out. Treatment should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alkaline substances like drain cleaner can cause severe esophageal burns. Immediate administration of water or milk to dilute the substance and esophagoscopy to assess damage are necessary.
Question 5 of 5
Drug reactions to penicillins and cephalosporins are common in pediatrics. Risk factors for drug reactions include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing age (>20 years) is not a risk factor; in fact, drug reactions are more common in younger patients.