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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The somatoform disorders are groups of disorders in which physical symptoms are inconsistent and cannot be explained by a medical condition. Of the following, the MOST vulnerable group for these disorders is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescent girls are more likely to develop somatoform disorders due to hormonal changes, social pressures, and psychological factors during adolescence.
Question 2 of 5
Peak incidence of acute bronchiolitis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, peaks in infants aged 2-6 months due to immature airways.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are manifestations of early shock in an infant Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a late sign of shock, while early signs include tachycardia and vasoconstriction.
Question 4 of 5
The patient in Question was also treated with the endotracheal instillation of exogenous surfactant This is likely to be beneficial by (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant improves lung compliance and reduces alveolar collapse, lowering the risk of pneumothorax.
Question 5 of 5
Acute ingestion of inorganic mercury salts (typically secondary to ingestion of a button battery) can manifest in a few hours as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corrosive gastroenteritis results from the direct toxic effects of mercury salts on the gastrointestinal lining.