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Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
While caring for four different pediatric clients, which child is at the highest risk for dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 2 of 5
A child is admitted to the hospital for hypercalcemia and is placed on diuretic therapy. Which diuretic would the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney to increase calcium excretion. In the setting of hypercalcemia, where there is an elevated level of calcium in the blood, Furosemide can help promote the elimination of excess calcium through the urine, thereby aiding in the management of hypercalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the priority nursing assessment when providing care for an infant at risk for dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays an important role in maintaining blood pressure. Which compound in this system is most powerful at raising blood pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Angiotensin II is the most potent compound in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system for raising blood pressure. It acts as a powerful vasoconstrictor, leading to increased systemic vascular resistance. Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I through the action of the angiotensin-converting enzyme. While renin initiates the cascade by converting angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, it is angiotensin II that exerts the strongest pressor effect.
Question 5 of 5
In the management of heart failure, which diuretic is preferred due to its demonstrated significant mortality reduction in patients with heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.