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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
Two weeks after a viral syndrome, a 9-year-old girl presents to your clinic with a complaint of several days of drooping of her mouth. In addition to the drooping of the left side of her mouth, you note that she is unable to completely shut her left eye. Her smile is asymmetric, but her examination is otherwise normal. This girl likely has:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Bell palsy is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis in children and typically follows a viral illness. It is characterized by unilateral facial weakness without other neurological deficits.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent infection in patients with AIDS?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct nursing intervention to prevent infection in patients with AIDS is to wear protective gear such as gown, mask, gloves, and goggles when entering the patient's room. Patients with AIDS have compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections. Wearing protective gear helps prevent the transmission of pathogens from healthcare providers to the patient and vice versa. It helps minimize the risk of exposure to infectious agents and protects both the patient and the healthcare team. Prohibiting visitors with a cough (option B) may be important for preventing the spread of certain infections, but it is not the most effective measure for protecting patients with AIDS. Option A is not appropriate as it isolates the patient, which can have negative psychological effects. Option D is not specific enough and does not provide clear guidance on infection prevention measures.
Question 4 of 5
A child has just been unexpectedly admitted to the intensive care unit after abdominal surgery. The nursing staff has completed the admission process, and the child's condition is beginning to stabilize. When speaking with the parents, the nurses should expect which stressors to be evident? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unfamiliar environment: The child being in the intensive care unit is likely in an unfamiliar environment, which can be a significant stressor for both the child and the parents. The sights, sounds, and equipment in an ICU can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking for families.
Question 5 of 5
A term infant is born with Apgar scores of 5 at minute and 7 at 5 minutes The infant has a heart rate of 7 and demonstrates pallor with hepatosplenomegaly A Coombs test on maternal blood yields positive results The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythroblastosis fetalis is caused by Rh incompatibility, leading to hemolysis, anemia, and hepatosplenomegaly