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Pediatric Neurology Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that young infants are at risk for injury from shaken baby syndrome (SBS) because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insufficient support and head-to-body ratio explain SBS risk, per pediatrics. Large heads and weak necks amplify shaking injury. Fontanel allows expansion, not cause; vascular and myelination are secondary. Bs mechanics make it the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
To treat a common manifestation of Reye syndrome, which medication would the nurse expect to have readily available?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glucose treats hypoglycemia in Reye syndrome, per pediatric texts, a frequent issue from liver dysfunction. Lasix diuresis, insulin diabetes, morphine pain are unrelated. Cs relevance makes itthe correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention is included in the postoperative plan of care for a child with myelomeningocele following ligament release?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent position changare in the plan post-myelomeningocele ligament release, per nursing texts, preventing skin breakdown in sensory-impaired areas. Diet (A, D) and balloons are unrelated. Cs focus makes itthe correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Which order should the nurse question for a child just admitted with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluids at 1½ timmaintenance should be questioned, per meningitis care texts. Excess fluid risks ICP increase in bacterial meningitis. Isolation , neuro checks , and acetaminophen are standard. Bs risk makes itthe correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The outer layer of connective tissue that surrounds the nerve is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epineurium . The epineurium is the outermost layer of connective tissue that surrounds an entire nerve, providing structural support and protection to the nerve fibers within. It encasthe fascicl(bundlof nerve fibers) and contains blood vessels that nourish the nerve. Choice B, Epithelium, is incorrect because it refers to a layer of cells lining body surfacor cavities, not a connective tissue layer around nerves. Choice C, Glial cells, is wrong as these are supportive cells in the nervous system (e.g., Schwann cells or astrocytes) and not a connective tissue layer. Choice D, Endoneurium, is also incorrect because it is the innermost connective tissue layer that surrounds individual nerve fibers within a fascicle, not the outer layer of the nerve as a whole. Therefore, Epineurium is the accurate term for the outer connective tissue layer of a nerve, confirming A as the correct answer.