NSG 434 Exam 2 Prep | Latest Update 2026–2027 | Complete
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1. What is the medical condition classified as a medical emergency among the
types of croup?
acute epiglottitis
acute spasmodic laryngitis
acute laryngotracheobronchitis
viral croup
2. What is the treatment for otitis media?
Azithromycin PO
Moxifloxacin
Amoxicillin PO
Acetic acid
ciprofloxacin
3. 8 week old Jose is admitted for surgery to repair his cleft lip. What is the most
important nursing intervention following surgery?
Lay the baby on his stomach to prevent aspiration
Provide adequate oral nutrition
Use a hard nipple and pacifier in order to teach the child how to suck
properly
Decrease stress on the suture line
,4. What is the scientific name of the bacteria responsible for causing whooping
cough?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Bordetella pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae type b
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
5. What is the primary surgical intervention for Transposition of the great
vessels?
Surgical correction
Medication therapy
Oxygen therapy
Physical therapy
6. Whooping cough is caused by which bacterial organism?
Bordetella pertussis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Coxiella burnetii
7. What is the medical condition characterized by a palpable olive-sized mass
in infants?
Omphalocele
Biliary Atresia
Celiac disease
, Pyloric stenosis
8. The toddler with sudden, severe abdominal pain and currant jelly stools will
be treated with a hydrostatic enema. The nurse explains the therapy in this
way. The enema will:
soothe the irritated and inflamed intestine and treat the pain.
seal the bleeding vessels and stop the mucus production in the stool.
push out the stool that is blocking the intestine.
unfold the intestine that is pushed in on itself to resolve the
obstruction.
9. Which of the following is ALWAYS considered a medical emergency?
epiglottitis
CF
laryngotracheobronchitis
asthma
10. In this diagram, obstruction anywhere within the indicated area may result in:
, Biliary atresia
Mirizzi syndrome
Pneumobilia
Dilated intrahepatic ducts
11. Which bacterium is commonly associated with acute epiglottitis in children?
E. Coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus agalactiae
H. Influenza Type B
12. What is the term for a condition where a portion of the bowel is removed,
leading to insufficient bowel length?
Malrotation
Intussusception
Short bowel syndrome
Bowel obstruction
13. Which of the following is the 1st-line therapy for children w/ Nephrotic
Syndrome?
Increased fluids
Steroids
Anti-hypertensives
Loop diuretics
Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+
1. What is the medical condition classified as a medical emergency among the
types of croup?
acute epiglottitis
acute spasmodic laryngitis
acute laryngotracheobronchitis
viral croup
2. What is the treatment for otitis media?
Azithromycin PO
Moxifloxacin
Amoxicillin PO
Acetic acid
ciprofloxacin
3. 8 week old Jose is admitted for surgery to repair his cleft lip. What is the most
important nursing intervention following surgery?
Lay the baby on his stomach to prevent aspiration
Provide adequate oral nutrition
Use a hard nipple and pacifier in order to teach the child how to suck
properly
Decrease stress on the suture line
,4. What is the scientific name of the bacteria responsible for causing whooping
cough?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Bordetella pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae type b
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
5. What is the primary surgical intervention for Transposition of the great
vessels?
Surgical correction
Medication therapy
Oxygen therapy
Physical therapy
6. Whooping cough is caused by which bacterial organism?
Bordetella pertussis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Coxiella burnetii
7. What is the medical condition characterized by a palpable olive-sized mass
in infants?
Omphalocele
Biliary Atresia
Celiac disease
, Pyloric stenosis
8. The toddler with sudden, severe abdominal pain and currant jelly stools will
be treated with a hydrostatic enema. The nurse explains the therapy in this
way. The enema will:
soothe the irritated and inflamed intestine and treat the pain.
seal the bleeding vessels and stop the mucus production in the stool.
push out the stool that is blocking the intestine.
unfold the intestine that is pushed in on itself to resolve the
obstruction.
9. Which of the following is ALWAYS considered a medical emergency?
epiglottitis
CF
laryngotracheobronchitis
asthma
10. In this diagram, obstruction anywhere within the indicated area may result in:
, Biliary atresia
Mirizzi syndrome
Pneumobilia
Dilated intrahepatic ducts
11. Which bacterium is commonly associated with acute epiglottitis in children?
E. Coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus agalactiae
H. Influenza Type B
12. What is the term for a condition where a portion of the bowel is removed,
leading to insufficient bowel length?
Malrotation
Intussusception
Short bowel syndrome
Bowel obstruction
13. Which of the following is the 1st-line therapy for children w/ Nephrotic
Syndrome?
Increased fluids
Steroids
Anti-hypertensives
Loop diuretics
