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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
Interpret the following ABG results (pH: 7.48 - PaCO2: 42 - HCO3:30):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pH of 7.48 indicates alkalosis, and since HCO3 is elevated, it suggests metabolic alkalosis without respiratory compensation.
Question 3 of 5
Juvenile localized scleroderma (LS) is generally insidious with skin manifestations that vary according to disease subtype. Up to 25% of children with LS have extracutaneous manifestations including arthritis and neurological symptoms. Of the following, the subtype that is MOST commonly associated with neurological manifestations is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: En coup de sabre is associated with neurological complications due to its location on the face and scalp.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following causes of anemia is associated with microcytosis:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beta-thalassemia causes microcytic anemia due to defective hemoglobin production and impaired erythropoiesis.
Question 5 of 5
Rapid and deep breathing without other signs of respiratory distress may be caused by the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid, deep breathing (Kussmaul breathing) is typically associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, renal tubular acidosis, and CNS stimulants. Heart failure typically causes shallow, labored breathing, not deep breathing without distress.