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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.
Question 2 of 5
The most common airway foreign bodies:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vegetable matter, such as nuts, is the most common foreign body aspirated by children due to its size and texture.
Question 3 of 5
The recognition of allergic rhinitis as a major chronic respiratory disease of children rests largely on all the following features EXCEPT
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is uncommon in infancy. It usually develops later in childhood as the immune system matures and exposure to allergens occurs. The other options contribute to its recognition as a major chronic disease.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman with a son affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 is expecting a male fetus. What is the risk that the fetus will be affected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning each pregnancy has a 1 in 4 chance of being affected if both parents are carriers.
Question 5 of 5
Bronchodilator response to an inhaled B-agonist (e.g., albuterol) is greater in asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic persons. The rate of improvement in FEV1 consistent with asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An improvement in FEV1 of more than 15% after bronchodilator administration is a strong indicator of asthma.