MSN 572 Peds Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers (A+ Paper)

When assessing a 3 month old for developmental dysplasia of the hips, which one of the following symptoms would be suspicious Correct Answer limitation of abduction of the affected extremity, shortening of the femur and positive Ortolanis sign Exam of 6 week old infant, developmental hip dysplasia is suspected. If DHH is present, it might be evidenced by Correct Answer limited abduction of the affected leg Blue sclera, weak muscles, and increased joint flexibility during a newborn assessment may be suggestive of: Correct Answer osteogenesis imperfecta Normal finding in the msk assessment of a 3 year old would be the presence of Correct Answer genu valgum Symptoms indicative of shaken baby syndrome are related to Correct Answer uncontrollable cerebral edema and hypoxia When assessing a 3 year old african american child, the most likely cause of black, dusky mucous membranes in related to Correct Answer cyanosis Findings would necessitate need for further evaluation in the newborn Correct Answer dusky cyanotic when crying Which of the following infants would be seen immediately by the NP Correct Answer 2 week old nasal congestion and rr 64 breaths/minute Screening for scoliosis Correct Answer observing the back while the child is bending forward When auscultating the apex of the heart in an 8 year old, the bell should be placed at the Correct Answer 5th intercostal space left to the MCL Less than 7yo heard at the 3rd or 4th intercostal space and lateral to the MCL When attempting to elicit the moro reflex in a newborn, the NP identifies the absence of movement in the left arm. Next assessment would be to Correct Answer examine the clavicle Assessment of 3 month old boy, incomplete descent of the left testicle into the scrotum is noted. The NP understands that Correct Answer testes should descend by 6 months old Assessing preschoolers mouth, number of deciduous teeth Correct Answer 16-20