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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Total body sodium depletion is a feature of which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilute artificial formula can lead to hyponatremia and total body sodium depletion, whereas SIADH causes water retention rather than true sodium loss.
Question 2 of 5
Pupillary responses and AVPU are alternatives to what test during a trauma code?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pupillary responses and AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) are quick assessments used as alternatives to the Glasgow Coma Score in trauma situations.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following is not included in the definition of the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) in neonates and pediatric patients
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfusion abnormalities are not part of the traditional SIRS criteria, which focus on temperature, WBC count, respiratory rate, and heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old child needs an endotracheal tube. What is the most suitable internal diameter (ID) size?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The appropriate endotracheal tube size for a child over 1 year can be estimated using the formula: (Age/4) + 4. For a 4-year-old, this is 5.0 mm.
Question 5 of 5
The absence of dermal symptoms does not exclude anaphylaxis, because patients who present with cutaneous symptoms (urticaria, angioedema, flushing, warmth) are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approximately 90% of anaphylaxis cases present with cutaneous symptoms.