Certified Pediatric Nurse Review questions with answers.

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Destiny is a 4 year old female who was admitted to your
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inpatient unit today with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of
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the following symptoms would you expect to see?
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a. weight loss, petechiae, high platelet count
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b. weight gain, anemia, elevated white blood cell count
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c. petechiae, anorexia, anemia
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d. low platelet count, anemia, hunger - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c.
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petechiae, anorexia, anemia
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Lead poisoning is suspected in 21 month old Luke. What might
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be the source of his lead ingestion?
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a. He lives near a paint factory.
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b. He teethes on his 30 year old crib.
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c. His home has asbestos ceiling in poor repair.
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d. He ingested a crayon at age 19 months. - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔b. He teethes on his 30 year old crib.
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How should the nurse instruct the parent of a child with chicken
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pox to limit the chances of developing a secondary infection?
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,a. keep hands clean and nails short.
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b. use daily bicarbonate baths.
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c. use calamine lotion liberally.
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d. use antibiotic ointment. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a. keep
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hands clean and nails short.
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Which of the following respiratory conditions is a medical
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emergency?


a. Asthma
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b. cystic fibrosis
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c. epiglottitis
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d. Laryngotracheobronchitis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c.
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epiglottitis


Following the repair of a myelomeningocele, the nurse watches
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for symptoms of hydrocephalus. What symptoms indicate
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increased intracranial pressure? |\ |\




a. sunset sign, increased pulse, lethargy
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b. high shrill cry, decreased pulse, positive ortolani sign
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c. vomiting, increased pulse, bulging fontanels
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d. bulging fontanels, decreased pulse, irritability - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔d. bulging fontanels, decreased pulse, irritability
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, You are caring for a 3 yo who has just been diagnosed with
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nephritic syndrome. She is pale, edematous and has a poor
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appetite. Which one of the following laboratory findings would
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you expect?|\




a. glycosuria
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b. gross hematuria
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c. proteinuria
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d. Hyperalbuminemia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. proteinuria
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You have just admitted a 4 yo with sickle cell disease crisis. You
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know that the primary aim of your treatment is to:
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a. Decrease his fever.
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b prevent the spread of infection
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c. provide for hydration and oxygenation needs
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d. prevent necrosis and gangrene of the ischemic body part. -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔c. provide for hydration and oxygenation
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needs


Which of the following is not a risk factor for iron deficiency
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anemia in infants? |\ |\




a. prematurity
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b. multiple birth
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c. drinking whole milk at 9 months
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