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Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The triad of NEC is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NEC triad is prematurity, formula feedings, and ischemia , per AAP. A, B, D, E miss key elements.
Question 2 of 5
Best therapy to reduce ciliary damage in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dornase alfa reduces ciliary damage in cystic fibrosis by breaking down mucus, per CFF. A, B, D, E target other aspects.
Question 3 of 5
A child appears with jaundice and dark urine. Physical examination reveals hepatomegaly. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits jaundice, hepatomegaly, and positive sweat test, likely biliary cirrhosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E don’t match.
Question 4 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased coughing. Sputum culture reveals Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV antibiotics treat dual infection with P. aeruginosa and S. aureus in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are inadequate.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-month-old boy has poor weight gain and frequent respiratory infections. Physical exam reveals a pansystolic murmur. Echocardiogram shows a ventricular septal defect. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics and observation manage small VSDs with heart failure symptoms, per AHA. A is for large defects, C-E are not primary steps.