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Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not a common cause of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exercise is a less common cause of anaphylaxis compared to foods, drugs, insect stings, and latex.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding sodium homeostasis, what is the volume of distribution of sodium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium is primarily distributed in extracellular fluid, with a volume of distribution of about 0.6 times total body weight, including interstitial and intravascular compartments.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following drugs is not used during resuscitation:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digitalis is primarily used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation, not typically in resuscitation. Epinephrine and atropine are more relevant in emergency situations.
Question 4 of 5
The child with polyarticular JIA often has a more prolonged course of active joint inflammation and requires early and aggressive therapy. Of the following, the predictor that carries the WORST prognosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nodules indicate more severe disease and carry a worse prognosis.
Question 5 of 5
The somatoform disorders are groups of disorders in which physical symptoms are inconsistent and cannot be explained by a medical condition. Of the following, the MOST vulnerable group for these disorders is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adolescent girls are more likely to develop somatoform disorders due to hormonal changes, social pressures, and psychological factors during adolescence.