Certified Pediatric Nurse CPN Review Latest Update 2024 -2025 50 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Amy is a 5 yo admitted for cardiac surgery to repair tetralogy of fallot. She has developed polycythemia. What would be your best action because of the development of this condition? a. allow rest periods b. keep her hydrated c. keep her in a semi -fowlers postition d. perform passive range of motion - CORRECT ANSWER: b. keep her hydrated An increased estimated serum sedimentation rate (esr) indicates which of the following? a. red bone marrow activity is depressed b. hyperactive bone marrow activity c. an inflammatory process present in the body d. increased hemolysis of red blood cells - CORRECT ANSWER: c. an inflammatory process present in the body Chemotherapy is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. A side effect of this treatment is: a. ischemia b. alopecia c cardiac toxicity d. cerebral edema - CORRECT ANSWER: b. alopecia Destiny is a 4 year old female who was admitted to your inpatient unit today with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to see? a. weight loss, petechiae, high platelet count b. weight gain, anemia, elevated white blood cell count c. petechiae, anorexia, anemia d. low platelet count, anemia, hunger - CORRECT ANSWER: c. petechiae, anorexia, anemia Following the repair of a myelomeningocele, the nurse watches for symptoms of hydrocephalus. What symptoms indicate increased intracranial pressure? a. sunset sign, increased pulse, lethargy b. high shrill cry, decreased pulse, positive ortolani sign c. vomiting, increased pulse, bulging fontanels d. bulging fontanels, decreased pulse, irritability - CORRECT ANSWER: d. bulging fontanels, decreased pulse, irritability How should the nurse instruct the parent of a child with chicken pox to limit the chances of developing a secondary infection? a. keep hands clean and nails short. b. use daily bicarbonate baths. c. use calamine lotion liberally. d. use antibiotic ointment. - CORRECT ANSWER: a. keep hands clean and nails short. Johnny is suspected of having hirschsprung's disease. The nurse would expect the child's history of present illness to include which of the following? a. anemia, abdominal distention, fecal soiling
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