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NURS 682: PEDS FINAL Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
T/F? The most common cause of croup is a viral infection Answer:
True- croup is most often viral, antibiotics NOT needed
Common cause is parainfluenza
What is an example of anticipatory guidance for the parents of a child
with croup? Answer: Cool night air or cool mist vaporizer is helpful to
relieve symptoms
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? Answer: Urinary
tract infection
_______________ occurs when the urethral meatus is located on the
ventral side of the penis Answer: Hypospadias
__________________ is a respiratory disease that is more severe in
infants less than 6 months of age. Answer: Pertussis
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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? Answer: 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
periods are irregular. What condition would the provider expect?
Answer: PCOS
Twisting of the spermatic cord is______________ Answer: 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? Answer: testicular torsion
All are manifestations of glomerulonephritis EXCEPT
A. HTN that resolves in 1-2 weeks
B. Edema
C. Increase in urinary output
D. Flank and abdominal pain Answer: C. Increase in UO
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NURS 682: PEDS FINAL Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
T/F? The most common cause of croup is a viral infection Answer:
True- croup is most often viral, antibiotics NOT needed
Common cause is parainfluenza
What is an example of anticipatory guidance for the parents of a child
with croup? Answer: Cool night air or cool mist vaporizer is helpful to
relieve symptoms
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? Answer: Urinary
tract infection
_______________ occurs when the urethral meatus is located on the
ventral side of the penis Answer: Hypospadias
__________________ is a respiratory disease that is more severe in
infants less than 6 months of age. Answer: Pertussis
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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? Answer: 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
periods are irregular. What condition would the provider expect?
Answer: PCOS
Twisting of the spermatic cord is______________ Answer: 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? Answer: testicular torsion
All are manifestations of glomerulonephritis EXCEPT
A. HTN that resolves in 1-2 weeks
B. Edema
C. Increase in urinary output
D. Flank and abdominal pain Answer: C. Increase in UO
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