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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is not a criterion of pediatric Hodgkin's lymphoma:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone marrow infiltration is rare in Hodgkin's lymphoma but common in Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Question 2 of 5
Contraindications for gastric lavage include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is contraindicated in cases of altered consciousness, hydrocarbon ingestion, and caustic substances.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old child with a history of asthma presents to your office sleepy, with a respiratory rate of 40, marked intercostal retractions, and few wheezes. Of the following, which is the best mode of transport to the local emergency department, which is 10 minutes away?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ALS ambulance is needed due to the child's respiratory distress, which requires advanced airway management and potential medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
A 1.5-month-old girl, the first child of unrelated parents was referred to our hospital with icterus and edema. She is exclusively breast-fed, she had acholic stools. She was hospitalized for further evaluation. The baby's blood group is A +ve, the mother's blood group is O +ve. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal cholestasis is characterized by prolonged jaundice, acholic stools, and direct hyperbilirubinemia. Causes include biliary atresia, metabolic disorders, and genetic syndromes. ABO incompatibility typically causes hemolysis and indirect hyperbilirubinemia, not acholic stools.
Question 5 of 5
You are treating a 6-year-old child who survived drowning after prolonged CPR. The mother asks about the possibility of full neurological recovery. The BEST response is that it is possible if the child regains full consciousness within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The likelihood of full neurological recovery in drowning victims is high if full consciousness is regained within 24 hours, as prolonged unconsciousness increases the risk of long-term neurological deficits.