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Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most common cause of seizures in infants is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever B causes febrile seizures, per document p53, .
Question 2 of 5
The most therapeutic play for a 5-year-old is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing B aids expression, per document p60, 2.
Question 3 of 5
The most common complication of chickenpox is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin infection C is most frequent, per document p60, 8.
Question 4 of 5
The pediatric nurse examines a 5-week-old infant who has been observed having projectile, nonbilious vomiting. Upon palpation, the nurse feels an olive-shaped mass in the midepigastrum. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projectile, nonbilious vomiting and an olive-shaped mass in the midepigastrum are hallmark signs of pyloric stenosis , a condition where the pylorus thickens, obstructing gastric emptying. Rectal atresia , intussusception , and malrotation present differently (e.g., bilious vomiting or bowel obstruction signs).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse understands that medical play helps accomplish therapeutic goals for medical procedures. Which of the following is an example of medical play for a school-aged child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical play, like giving a doll a shot , helps children process procedures. Seeing equipment or reading is educational, and blocks are unrelated.