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Fluid Maintenance Pediatrics Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
the following are signs and symptoms of congenital hip dysplasia except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg's sign is not a typical sign of congenital hip dysplasia. Trendelenburg's sign indicates weakness of the hip abductor muscles and is seen when a person stands on one leg and the pelvis on the unsupported side drops. The other options are more commonly associated with congenital hip dysplasia:
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old with croup has the following vital signs: HR 90, RR 44, BP 100/52, T 98.8°F. The parents ask if these are normal. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The elevated respiratory rate is concerning since normal for a 3- to 6-year-old is about 20-30 breaths per minute.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following blood types would the nurse identify as the rarest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood type AB is the rarest of all the blood types. This is because individuals with AB blood type have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells, making it less common than other blood types. In the ABO blood group system, the distribution of blood types in the general population is approximately 45% type O, 40% type A, 11% type B, and only about 4% type AB. Therefore, blood type AB would be identified as the rarest in the given options.
Question 4 of 5
Sexual abuse should be considered in children who have behavioral problems, although no behavior is pathognomonic. Which of the following behavior should raise the suspicion of sexual abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypersexuality in children is highly unusual and strongly indicative of possible sexual abuse, as it reflects exposure to inappropriate sexual content or experiences.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent patient with chronic asthma, who has been hospitalized several times during the winter with severe asthmatic exacerbations, confides, 'I wish I could stay here in the hospital because every time I go home, I get sick again!' What is the pediatric nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing strategies to manage asthma at home empowers the patient and addresses the root cause of recurrent exacerbations.