Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

What is a positive Brudzinski sign?

1. AThe toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked
2. BThe child cannot straighten the knee when the hip is flexed
3. CBending the neck forward causes the hips and knees to flex
4. DThe pupils become unequal in size after a head injury

Which feature is typical of whooping cough (pertussis) in an older child?

1. AA wheeze heard only on breathing out, with a runny nose
2. BDrooling, a high fever and difficulty swallowing saliva
3. CBouts of coughing that end with a "whoop" on breathing in
4. DA barking cough and a hoarse voice that are worse at night

A circa quale età la maggior parte dei bambini comincia a camminare senza appoggio?

1. ACirca 3 anni
2. BCirca 12 mesi, in un intervallo tipico di circa 9–15 mesi
3. CCirca 6 mesi
4. DCirca 2 anni nella maggior parte dei bambini, in un intervallo tipico di 18–30 mesi

A child weighs 20 kg. Which minimum urine output suggests adequate kidney perfusion?

1. AAny amount, as long as the child is drinking
2. BAbout 2 mL per hour
3. CAbout 5 mL per hour
4. DAbout 20 mL per hour

How does hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) help children with sickle cell disease?

1. AIt increases fetal haemoglobin, which reduces sickling
2. BIt replaces the missing clotting factors
3. CIt removes extra iron after blood transfusions
4. DIt kills bacteria in the blood and prevents infections

Quali segni indicano che un bambino è pronto per iniziare il controllo degli sfinteri?

1. ADire la prima parola
2. BEssere in grado di camminare
3. CRestare asciutto per circa 2 ore, mostrare interesse ed essere in grado di seguire semplici istruzioni
4. DAver compiuto il primo anno ed essere in grado di camminare, indipendentemente dal fatto che mostri interesse

A sexually active 17-year-old has no symptoms and asks why chlamydia testing is offered. What is the best answer?

1. AChlamydia often causes no symptoms but can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility
2. BChlamydia always causes severe pain, so testing is only a formality
3. CTesting is required by law before any young person can see a nurse or doctor for any reason
4. DChlamydia can only be caught from shared towels and toilet seats

A mother says her 3-month-old broke his thigh bone by crawling off the bed. What should concern the nurse?

1. ABabies of this age often crawl and fall
2. BThigh fractures are common in young infants with soft bones
3. CThe explanation does not fit the baby's stage of development
4. DThe fracture is too small to need treatment and will heal by itself