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PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The incubation period of mumps is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 12-25 days B is the mumps incubation period, per document p45, .
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old with a seizure should be
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lowering to floor B ensures safety, per document p56, 1.
Question 3 of 5
The most common cause of diarrhea in children is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Viral infection D is most common, per document p59, 8.
Question 4 of 5
The most common cause of anemia in children is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron deficiency B is most prevalent, per document p60, 4.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child for dehydration. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse report? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration in children is indicated by dry mucous membranes , sunken eye sockets , dry skin , and lethargy due to fluid loss affecting tissue hydration and energy levels. Hypertension is not a typical sign; hypotension is more common in severe dehydration due to reduced blood volume.