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Burns Pediatric Primary Care Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is not a feature of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lead intoxication is not a recognized feature of ADHD but rather a separate condition with its own set of symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Newborns are highly susceptible to infection as a result of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newborns are highly susceptible to infection due to their diminished nonspecific and specific immunity. Nonspecific immunity includes physical barriers such as intact skin and mucous membranes, as well as components of the innate immune system like phagocytes and complement proteins. Specific immunity refers to the adaptive immune response involving B and T cells. In newborns, both these arms of the immune system are not fully developed or mature, leading to increased susceptibility to infections. Additionally, newborns have lower levels of immunoglobulins like IgA and IgM compared to adults, further contributing to their vulnerability to infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the newborn nursery is monitoring a preterm newborn infant for respiratory distress syndrome. Which assessment signs if noted in the newborn infant would alert the nurse to the possibility of this syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), also known as hyaline membrane disease, is a condition commonly seen in preterm newborn infants. The two classic signs of RDS are tachypnea (rapid breathing) and retractions. Tachypnea is defined as a respiratory rate greater than 60 breaths per minute in newborn infants. Retractions refer to visible indrawing of the chest wall with each breath, indicating increased work of breathing. These signs are indicative of the infant's struggle to breathe and can suggest the presence of RDS. While acrocyanosis (bluish discoloration of the extremities) and grunting may also be present in infants with RDS, tachypnea and retractions are more specific indicators of respiratory distress. Hypotension and bradycardia are not common signs of RDS. The presence of a barrel chest with grunting is not specific
Question 4 of 5
You asked to obtain a measurement of serum sodium level in the hospital lab; you obtain a value of 125 mmol/L by repeating the test 5 times. The reference value of serum sodium at that lab is between 135-155 mmol/L. Your measurement is termed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The measurement is consistently low, indicating it is neither close to the true value (inaccurate) nor consistent with the reference range.
Question 5 of 5
For a patient with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, the purpose of esophageal pH monitoring is to evaluate for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Esophageal pH monitoring measures the frequency and duration of acid exposure in the esophagus, helping diagnose GERD.