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Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physical abuse of children by parents affects children of all ages. It is estimated that 1% to 2% of children are physically abused during childhood and that significant number of them are fatally injured each year. Of the following, the second LEADING cause of mortality from physical abuse is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head trauma is a leading cause of mortality in abused children, as it can result in severe brain damage or death.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of leukemia has been MOST likely developed in a 2-year-old child with Down syndrome in the neonatal period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transient myeloproliferative disorder in neonates with Down syndrome can evolve into AML M6.
Question 3 of 5
The age at which the infant achieves early head control with bobbing motion when pulled to sit is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early head control with bobbing motion typically occurs around 3 months.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 5 year old with a history of heart failure. Which finding indicates that the child has adequate cardiac output?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate cardiac output is a measure of how well the heart is able to pump blood effectively to meet the body's metabolic demands. An adequate cardiac output ensures sufficient oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the tissues and organs. One of the most reliable indicators of adequate cardiac output is urine output. A urine output of at least 1 mL/kg/hour, which translates to around 30 mL/hour in a 5-year-old child, indicates adequate perfusion and renal function. In heart failure, decreased cardiac output may lead to decreased renal perfusion, resulting in a decreased urine output, so a stable or increased urine output suggests adequate cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following problems associated with anemia best explains why Aisa becomes dizzy during periods of physical activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anemia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can result in inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues and organs, including the brain. When Aisa engages in physical activity, her body's oxygen demand increases. However, due to her anemia, there is a reduced capacity to transport oxygen to meet the increased demand. This mismatch between oxygen supply and demand leads to insufficient oxygen reaching her brain, resulting in dizziness. This symptom is consistent with the explanation of insufficient cerebral oxygenation in the context of anemia.