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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
Administration of the following vaccine is contraindicated in children with egg allergy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow fever vaccine is contraindicated in children with egg allergy as it is prepared using egg-based culture systems.
Question 3 of 5
Dating violence and date rape are common. Adolescent women experience higher rates of sexual assault than any other age group. Substance abuse during the sexual assault is common. Which of the following substance is commonly used in the episode of sexual assault?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in episodes of sexual assault, as it impairs judgment and reduces resistance in victims.
Question 4 of 5
Contraindications for gastric lavage include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is contraindicated in cases of altered consciousness, hydrocarbon ingestion, and caustic substances.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman with a son affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 is expecting a male fetus. What is the risk that the fetus will be affected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning each pregnancy has a 1 in 4 chance of being affected if both parents are carriers.