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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most likely diagnosis of the patient in Question 5 is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is suggested by snoring, daytime sleepiness, and enlarged tonsils, whereas tonsillitis or abscess would present with additional signs of infection.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-year-old child with a history of asthma presents to your office sleepy, with a respiratory rate of 40, marked intercostal retractions, and few wheezes. Of the following, which is the best mode of transport to the local emergency department, which is 10 minutes away?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ALS ambulance is needed due to the child's respiratory distress, which requires advanced airway management and potential medication administration.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy is brought by her mother complaining of frequent attacks of anger, sadness, and exaggerated startle response over the past weeks; the mother states he has prolonged periods of sitting alone as he doesn`t like to be with the others; he has been developed those symptoms immediately after experiencing a bad car accident with his father before weeks. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute PTSD occurs within one month of a traumatic event, fitting the timeline described.
Question 4 of 5
In mechanical ventilation, giving adequate PEEP can mainly reduce:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) helps maintain alveolar expansion, reducing barotrauma (damage due to high pressures in the lungs) during mechanical ventilation.
Question 5 of 5
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.