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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 mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.
Question 3 of 5
A -year-old boy is noted to have stereotypic body movements, poor verbal and nonverbal communication, and absent empathy. At daycare, he has not made any friends. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by stereotypic behaviors, impaired social interaction, and communication deficits. ADHD primarily involves attention and hyperactivity issues, while dysthymic syndrome refers to chronic low mood, and deaf-mutism would involve hearing and speech impairments.
Question 4 of 5
Consequences of arterial hypoxemia secondary to Tetralogy of Fallot include all the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary hypertension is not a typical consequence of TOF, as the main issue is decreased pulmonary blood flow rather than increased pulmonary pressures.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs is characteristic of poliomyelitis paralysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poliomyelitis causes asymmetric, flaccid motor paralysis without sensory loss, as it primarily affects anterior horn cells.