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NURS 682: PEDS FINAL Questions and
Correct Answers
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
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
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 periods are irregular. What condition would the provider
expect? Ans: PCOS
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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
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 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
What is the most common organisms responsible for otitis
externa? Ans: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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NURS 682: PEDS FINAL Questions and
Correct Answers
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
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
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 periods are irregular. What condition would the provider
expect? Ans: PCOS
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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
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 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
What is the most common organisms responsible for otitis
externa? Ans: Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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