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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The child with polyarticular JIA often has a more prolonged course of active joint inflammation and requires early and aggressive therapy. Of the following, the predictor that carries the WORST prognosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nodules indicate more severe disease and carry a worse prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
Predictors of poor outcome across several studies in Kawasaki disease (KD) include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Old age is not a recognized predictor of poor outcome in KD.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Peak incidence of acute bronchiolitis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, peaks in infants aged 2-6 months due to immature airways.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding disorders of acid-base balance, what is the compensatory mechanism that takes place to keep the pH normal when there is bicarbonate loss in urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation compensates for metabolic acidosis by reducing COâ‚‚, which helps balance pH when bicarbonate is lost.