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Causes for hypertension in childhood
- A. PDA
- B. Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- C. Guillain-Barre syndrome
- D. Lead poisoning
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common cause of hypertension in childhood.
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An infant aged 16 months was referred for assessment of suspected mental retardation. Which of the following findings is/are outside the normal range?
- A. He does not scribble spontaneously with pencil on paper
- B. He does not walk alone
- C. Ma' and 'Dada' are the only recognisable words
- D. He is unable to build a tower of four cubes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not walking alone by 16 months is a concern. Scribbling, limited vocabulary, and building towers are less concerning at this age.
Which information should the nurse know when caring for a child with Kawasaki disease?
- A. A child’s fever is usually responsive to antibiotics within 48 hours.
- B. The principal area of involvement is the joints.
- C. Aspirin is contraindicated.
- D. Therapeutic management includes administration of gamma globulin and aspirin.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-dose IV gamma globulin and aspirin therapy is indicated to reduce the incidence of coronary artery abnormalities when given within the first 10 days of the illness. The fever of Kawasaki disease is unresponsive to antibiotics and antipyretics. Mucous membranes, conjunctiva, changes in the extremities, and cardiac involvement are seen. Aspirin is part of the therapy.
Common pathogens in the sputum of CF patients are:
- A. Pseudomonas
- B. Staphylococcus epidermidis
- C. Staphylococcus aureus
- D. Burkholderia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Pseudomonas is the most common pathogen in CF patients. The other options (b-e) are less common.
Which is an important nursing consideration when chest tubes will be removed from a child?
- A. Explain that it is not painful.
- B. Explain that only a Band-Aid will be needed.
- C. Administer analgesics before the procedure.
- D. Expect bright red drainage for several hours after removal.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is appropriate to prepare the child for the removal of chest tubes with analgesics. Short-acting medications can be used that are administered through an existing IV line. A sharp, momentary pain is felt. This should not be misrepresented to the child. A petroleum gauze, air-tight dressing will be needed, but it is not a pain-free procedure. Little or no drainage should be found on removal.
Regarding mitral valve prolapse, all the following are true EXCEPT
- A. it is predominantly in girls
- B. it is usually sporadic
- C. the dominant abnormal signs are auscultatory
- D. antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended during surgery and dental procedures
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotic prophylaxis is no longer universally recommended for mitral valve prolapse.