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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pneumatosis intestinalis is pathognomonic for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumatosis intestinalis is a hallmark sign of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), characterized by gas within the bowel wall.
Question 2 of 5
False positive tuberculin test may be present in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure to non-tuberculous mycobacteria can cause cross-reactivity in the tuberculin test, leading to a false-positive result.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The most likely diagnosis of the patient in Question 5 is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is suggested by snoring, daytime sleepiness, and enlarged tonsils, whereas tonsillitis or abscess would present with additional signs of infection.
Question 5 of 5
Gaucher disease occurs due to enzyme deficiency of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gaucher disease is caused by a deficiency of glucocerebrosidase, leading to the accumulation of glucocerebroside in lysosomes of macrophages.