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Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be the best play activity for a 6-month-old infant to provide tactile stimulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Splashing in the bath provides tactile stimulation for a 6-month-old infant as they can feel the water, enhancing their sensory experience.
Question 2 of 5
What percentage of children encounter mental illnesses at least once in any stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prevalence of mental health issues in childhood is generally estimated to be around 30%. This figure reflects the significant number of children who experience some form of mental health challenge during their development.
Question 3 of 5
What is the anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The anion gap reflects unmeasured anions in plasma. It is calculated as Na+ - (Cl- + HCO3-) and helps differentiate types of metabolic acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is normocytic normochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aplastic anemia is a type of normocytic normochromic anemia characterized by reduced production of all blood cells due to bone marrow failure. Thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia are microcytic hypochromic.
Question 5 of 5
The combination of medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown the best treatment for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for children with OCD is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI that effectively reduces OCD symptoms in children, making it a first-line pharmacological treatment.