Pupillary responses and AVPU are alternatives to what test during a trauma code?

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Question 1 of 9

Pupillary responses and AVPU are alternatives to what test during a trauma code?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pupillary responses and AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) are quick assessments used as alternatives to the Glasgow Coma Score in trauma situations.

Question 2 of 9

A TRUE indication of venom immunotherapy in a six-year-old boy is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Venom immunotherapy is recommended for patients with a history of systemic reactions and a positive skin test, as it reduces the risk of future anaphylaxis.

Question 3 of 9

Vitamin A supplementation given largely to infants < 1,000 g resulted in all the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Vitamin A supplementation reduces BPD and sepsis but does not significantly impact the need for ECMO. The other options are benefits of vitamin A supplementation.

Question 4 of 9

A TRUE indication of venom immunotherapy in a six-year-old boy is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Venom immunotherapy is recommended for patients with a history of systemic reactions and a positive skin test, as it reduces the risk of future anaphylaxis.

Question 5 of 9

Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, relative intravascular volume preservation delays shock onset despite severe dehydration.

Question 6 of 9

Which of the following is most appropriate for treating hyperbilirubinemia ( mg/dL) in a -week-old, breast-fed infant with normal growth and development?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: At mg/dL, phototherapy is generally not required unless there are risk factors The infant is healthy and breastfed, so no intervention may be necessary

Question 7 of 9

Major depression in children may be characterized by

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Major depression in children can have a genetic basis, may start before adolescence, and carries risks for future depressive episodes. Hallucinations are uncommon but possible.

Question 8 of 9

All the following are features of childhood SLE EXCEPT

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Childhood SLE typically presents after 5 years of age.

Question 9 of 9

Early sign of shock is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory response in shock to maintain perfusion before blood pressure drops.

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