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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the best action for a 6-year-old boy with school refusal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring to a pediatric psychologist ensures proper evaluation and management of underlying psychological issues contributing to school refusal.
Question 2 of 5
A neonate presents with cyanosis that worsens with feeding and improves with crying. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choanal atresia is a congenital nasal obstruction that causes cyanosis that worsens with feeding and improves with crying, since crying opens the mouth for breathing. Bilateral atresia requires urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Acyclovir is indicated for treatment of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral effective against herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, including encephalitis and mucocutaneous lesions.
Question 4 of 5
Clinicians' tools needed to recognize early symptoms of mental disorders are called 'Mental Health Action Signs'. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than 2 months is part of the Mental Health Action Signs, but the phrase 'for more than 2 months' is not accurate as symptoms lasting 2 weeks can already be significant.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are common cutaneous manifestations of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial erythema sparing the nasolabial folds is not a typical feature of JDM.