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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type I diabetes mellitus who exhibits confusion, light-headedness, and aberrant behavior. The client is still conscious. The nurse should first administer:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this scenario where the client with type I diabetes mellitus is exhibiting confusion, light-headedness, and aberrant behavior, indicating hypoglycemia, the first-line treatment would be administering I.M. or subcutaneous glucagon. Glucagon helps to rapidly increase blood sugar levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose. This is crucial in situations where the client is conscious but unable to take oral carbohydrates, such as in cases of severe hypoglycemia with altered mental status. Administration of glucagon helps to quickly raise blood sugar levels and prevent further deterioration in the client's condition. Options B, C, and D are not the initial interventions in this situation and may not be as effective in rapidly correcting hypoglycemia in a client who is exhibiting signs of confusion and aberrant behavior.
Question 2 of 5
Hyperbilirubinemia at weeks of age suggests all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice resolves within - weeks and would not persist at weeks
Question 3 of 5
The correct site of the paddles of the defibrillator is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For effective defibrillation, the paddles should be placed at the apex and right infraclavicular area, ensuring optimal current flow through the heart to terminate life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
Child sexual abuse is the involvement of children in sexual activities that violates societal taboos. Most perpetrators are adults or adolescents who are known to the child and who have real or perceived power over the child. Of the following, perpetrators who are LESS often involved in child sexual abuse are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mothers are statistically less likely to be perpetrators of child sexual abuse compared to fathers, family friends, or teachers.
Question 5 of 5
In giving health instructions, the nurse should infrom the client about the risk fsctors associated with coronary artery disease. Which of the following controllable risk factors is closely linked to the development of MI?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High cholesterol levels are closely linked to the development of myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack. Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, causing atherosclerosis. This buildup can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially resulting in a heart attack. Managing and controlling cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes and medications can help reduce the risk of MI.