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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended IV epinephrine dose in pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 mcg/kg (0.01 mg/kg). It enhances cardiac output by increasing heart rate, contractility, and vasoconstriction, improving perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-month-old healthy infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth. The nurse should expect the infant to now weigh approximately how many pounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because birth weight typically doubles around age 5 to 6 months. Therefore, a 6-month-old infant who weighed 7 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh around 15 pounds at this age.
Question 3 of 5
Major Depressive disorder (MDD) is being increasingly seen in offspring of depressed parents; it has many forms that may be seen in the same family. Of the following, the MOST common depressive disorder in children and adolescent is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood is more common in children and adolescents due to their vulnerability to stressors.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The somatoform disorders are groups of disorders in which physical symptoms are inconsistent and cannot be explained by a medical condition. Of the following, the MOST vulnerable group for these disorders is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescent girls are more likely to develop somatoform disorders due to hormonal changes, social pressures, and psychological factors during adolescence.