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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a seronegative spondyloarthropathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is not a seronegative spondyloarthropathy; it is distinct from the others listed.
Question 2 of 5
Which chromosomal abnormality is often characteristic of infantile ALL?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The t(4;11) translocation is commonly found in infantile ALL and is associated with a poor prognosis.
Question 3 of 5
When a preschool child is hospitalized without adequate preparation, how does the child often react to the hospitalization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a preschool child is hospitalized without adequate preparation, they may often react to the hospitalization by regressing. This means that the child may revert back to behaviors that they had previously outgrown, such as bedwetting or wanting a bottle. Hospitalization can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for young children, causing them to seek comfort in familiar behaviors from earlier stages of development. This regression can provide a sense of security and control during a time of uncertainty and unfamiliar circumstances. It is important for parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers to be aware of this potential reaction and provide appropriate support and reassurance to help the child cope with the hospitalization.
Question 4 of 5
High pH, low carbon dioxide & normal bicarbonate best fit which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis results from excessive ventilation, leading to low COâ‚‚ and a high pH. Normal bicarbonate indicates that metabolic compensation has not yet occurred.
Question 5 of 5
Low maternal serum α-fetoprotein (MSAFP) is associated with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low MSAFP is associated with chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Elevated MSAFP is more commonly associated with neural tube defects and abdominal wall defects.