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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
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.