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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Steeple sign is characteristic for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steeple sign, seen on X-ray, is a hallmark of viral croup, indicating subglottic airway narrowing.
Question 2 of 5
The most common type of relapse in acute leukemia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medullary relapse, or recurrence of leukemia in the bone marrow, is the most common form of relapse in acute leukemia, requiring additional chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
In chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with comorbid depression and anxiety, antidepressants can be useful. Of the following, the MOST useful antidepressant drug in CFS is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline is effective for treating both depression and anxiety, making it a suitable choice for managing CFS-related symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Witnessing violence, community violence, and media violence all are detrimental to children as it increases the impact of violence. All the following adverse effects can be increased by increasing the impact of violence EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyberbullying is a separate issue not directly caused by witnessing violence. Other options are well-documented consequences of exposure to violence.
Question 5 of 5
Hyperkalemia with a normal total body potassium can be caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In major trauma, cell lysis releases intracellular potassium into the blood, leading to hyperkalemia without an actual increase in total body potassium.