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NURS 682: PEDS FINAL Questions and Answers
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T/F? The most common cause of croup is a viral infection Ans: True-
croup is most often viral, antibiotics NOT needed
Common cause is parainfluenza
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What is an example of anticipatory guidance for the parents of a child
with croup? Ans: Cool night air or cool mist vaporizer is helpful to relieve
symptoms
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An 8-month-old presents with a fever of 102F. Her mother reports
irritability and decreased appetite. After the exam, there is no known
cause for the fever. What does the provider expect? Ans: Urinary tract
infection
_______________ occurs when the urethral meatus is located on the
ventral side of the penis Ans: Hypospadias
__________________ is a respiratory disease that is more severe in infants
less than 6 months of age. Ans: Pertussis
A pediatric patient presents to the clinic with a cough that has lasted
two weeks. He presents with a low-grade fever, post-tussive emesis, and
fatigue. What does the provider expect? Ans: Pertussis
During a routine exam of a 15-year-old, the provider notes acne,
hirsutism (unwanted hair), and she is overweight. She states that her
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periods are irregular. What condition would the provider expect? Ans:
PCOS
Twisting of the spermatic cord is______________ Ans: testicular torsion
A 15-year-old male presents to the clinic with severe pain in his genitals
and vomiting. No injury has occurred and he is in obvious distress. What
does the provider suspect? Ans: testicular torsion
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All are manifestations of glomerulonephritis EXCEPT
A. HTN that resolves in 1-2 weeks
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B. Edema
C. Increase in urinary output
D. Flank and abdominal pain Ans: C. Increase in UO
Intussusception is_____________________ Ans: telescoping of a segment of
the intestine (pulled antegrade into adjacent intestine)
AN 8-month-old male presents to the clinic with vomiting a bloody,
unusual looking stools. He is fussy and intermittently drawing his knees to
his chest. What does the provider expect? Ans: intussusception
How is intussusception diagnosed? Ans: ultrasound, "pseudo-kidney" sign
GOLD STANDARD: radiologic reduction using contrast enema under
fluoroscopy