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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The therapeutic effect of phototherapy depends on the following factors EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The therapeutic effect of phototherapy is influenced by distance, skin color, and exposed skin area, but not by in vivo bilirubin metabolism. The other factors are important for phototherapy efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
You are meeting a 6-year-old girl who is going to join a primary school. The parents states that their child has some antisocial problems and they have a concern regarding school phobia and attendance. Of the following, the statement about school phobia that should be included in your discussion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is highly associated with young children with higher levels of fear, highlighting the need for addressing underlying anxieties.
Question 3 of 5
After receiving a dose of penicillin, a client develops dyspnea and hypotension. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing anaphylactic shock. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a client exhibits symptoms of anaphylactic shock after receiving penicillin, the priority nursing intervention is to administer epinephrine, as prescribed, to counteract the severe allergic reaction. Epinephrine helps to improve breathing and increase blood pressure. Intubation may be necessary in severe cases to maintain airway patency. Therefore, the nurse should administer epinephrine first before considering intubation. It is crucial to act swiftly to prevent further deterioration in the client's condition.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-month-old, former 29-week-premature infant has been scheduled for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias. The infant had received mechanical ventilation for the first 6 days of life and had apnea of prematurity that resolved 5 weeks ago. The infant is feeding well and gaining weight and has no requirement for supplemental oxygen. The hematocrit is 28. The HMO clerk approves the surgery on an outpatient basis. All of the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Even after spinal anesthesia, premature infants are at risk for apnea and require monitoring, making outpatient discharge unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
More than 90% of patients with atopic dermatitis have colonization of lesional skin with Staphylococcus aureus, and uninvolved skin has colonization of more than
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uninvolved skin in atopic dermatitis patients often has over 50% colonization with S. aureus.