Pediatric Nursing Demystified

(^90) Pediatric Nursing Demystified

7. A child has a chronic cough, no retractions but diffuse wheezing during the expi-
   ratory phase of respiration. This suggests which of the following?
   a. Asthma
   b. Pneumonia
   c. Croup
   d. Foreign body aspiration


8. Cystic fibrosis most often affects multiple systems of the body. The primary factor
   responsible for possible multiple clinical manifestations is which of the following?
   a. Hyperactivity of sweat glands
   b. Hypoactivity of parasympathetic nervous system
   c. Sweat chloride test >60 mEq/L
   d. Increased viscosity resulting in mucous gland secretions


9. Streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with antibiotics to avoid which of
   the following?
   a. Otitis media
   b. Acute laryngitis
   c. Nephrotic syndrome
   d. Hemorrhagic fever


10. The causing agent for mononucleosis is which of the following?
    a. RSV
    b. Influenza
    c. Adenovirus
    d. Epstein-Barr

ANSWERS

Routine checkup 1

1. c


2. a

Routine checkup 2

1. a


2. b

Final checkup

1. a 2. d 3. d 4. c


2. b 6. a 7. a 8. d


3. a 10. d