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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a 7-year-old child fails to cooperate with care in the hospital, one should suspect
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negativism, or oppositional behavior, is common in younger children due to developmental stages or frustration. Immaturity or fearfulness might also play a role, but negativism best fits the context.
Question 2 of 5
The Apgar score is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score is a standardized tool used to assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth
Question 3 of 5
What is the best medication to control aggression and self-injurious behavior in a 6-year-old boy with autism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is effective in managing aggression and self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. Other medications target different symptoms or conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn is delivered at 30 weeks gestation and requires respiratory support. Which intervention is most effective in preventing respiratory distress syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants, reducing alveolar collapse and improving gas exchange. It is often given via endotracheal tube soon after birth.
Question 5 of 5
Bronchodilator response to an inhaled B-agonist (e.g., albuterol) is greater in asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic persons. The rate of improvement in FEV1 consistent with asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An improvement in FEV1 of more than 15% after bronchodilator administration is a strong indicator of asthma.