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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most common cause of convulsions in acute hyponatremia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute hyponatremia causes rapid water influx into brain cells, leading to cerebral edema, which can result in seizures and altered mental status.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding Hodgkin's disease, all the following are true Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is usually localized to lymph nodes, while Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has more frequent extranodal spread.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-month-old infant is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse should notify the practitioner and withhold the medication if the apical pulse is less than _______ beats/min.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is a medication commonly used to treat infants with heart conditions. One of the primary concerns with digoxin therapy is the risk of toxicity, which can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias. Bradycardia, or a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute, is a common sign of digoxin toxicity. Therefore, if a 6-month-old infant receiving digoxin has an apical pulse rate of less than 60 beats/min, the nurse should notify the practitioner and withhold the medication to prevent further complications.
Question 4 of 5
One of the principal pathologic features in fatal anaphylaxis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute bronchial obstruction due to airway swelling and constriction is a major cause of death in anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
A 13-year-old adolescent female attained out-patient department (OPD), with a complaint of feeling fat especially over the stomach and thighs; she is also feeling cold, tired, weak, and lacking energy. Examination reveals heart rate 46 beats/min, blood pressure 70/40 mmHg, weight below 3rd centile, dry skin, and lanugo-type hair growth on face; lab investigations show hypokalemia and hypophosphatemia. Of the following, the MOST appropriate next action is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient shows severe signs of an eating disorder with critical physical parameters, necessitating immediate hospital admission.