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Pediatric CCRN Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that a patient with status asthmaticus will likely initially evidence symptoms of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In status asthmaticus, a severe and prolonged asthma attack can lead to inadequate ventilation due to airway obstruction. This results in retention of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, leading to respiratory acidosis. As the CO2 levels rise, it combines with water in the blood to form carbonic acid, lowering the blood pH levels. Symptoms of respiratory acidosis can include shortness of breath, confusion, lethargy, and potentially life-threatening complications. Treatment for status asthmaticus aims to improve ventilation and restore normal blood gas levels to alleviate respiratory acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
Neuroblastoma can be associated with paraneoplastic syndromes. All the following features are paraneoplastic EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased body coordination is not a typical feature of neuroblastoma-associated paraneoplastic syndromes.
Question 3 of 5
A mother is upset because her newborn has erythema toxicum neonatorum. What information should the nurse base the response to the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythema toxicum neonatorum is a common benign and transient rash that affects newborns. It typically appears in the first days of life and presents as red or pink blotches with small white or yellow papules in the center. The rash is not harmful, usually resolves on its own within a few days, and does not require treatment. Educating the mother that erythema toxicum neonatorum is a benign and transient condition can help alleviate her concerns and reassure her that it is a normal occurrence in newborns.
Question 4 of 5
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is ordered for an adult client. Which nutrient is not likely to be in the solution?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a method of providing nutrition intravenously to individuals who are unable to obtain adequate nutrition through oral or enteral routes. The components of a TPN solution typically include dextrose (a source of carbohydrates for energy), amino acids (building blocks of proteins), electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium to maintain proper balance), vitamins, and trace elements (such as zinc and selenium). Trace minerals are essential for various metabolic functions in the body, and their inclusion in TPN solutions is crucial to prevent deficiencies. Therefore, trace minerals are likely to be present in TPN solutions, making them an essential component, unlike the other options provided in the question.
Question 5 of 5
To meet the emotional needs of a 10-year-old patient who is dying, the most appropriate nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Answering questions honestly and frankly helps build trust and provides clarity for the child during this difficult time.