Scheda di esercizi di Infermieristica pediatrica con soluzioni

According to Erikson, what is the developmental task of the preschool child (about 3 to 6 years)?

1. AIntimacy versus isolation
2. BInitiative versus guilt
3. CIndustry versus inferiority
4. DTrust versus mistrust

What is usually the first sign of puberty in girls?

1. ARapid weight loss
2. BUnderarm hair
3. CBreast budding
4. DFirst menstrual period

Why are breastfed infants often given a vitamin D supplement?

1. AVitamin D prevents iron-deficiency anaemia
2. BBreast milk contains too little protein for growth
3. CBreast milk contains little vitamin D
4. DVitamin D prevents newborn jaundice

Which temperature is usually taken as fever in a child?

1. A39,5 °C (103,1 °F) or higher
2. B37,5 °C (99,5 °F) or higher
3. C37,0 °C (98,6 °F) or higher
4. D38,0 °C (100,4 °F) or higher

Which factors can trigger a sickle cell crisis?

1. ADehydration, infection, cold and low oxygen
2. BEating a high-iron diet and taking daily multivitamins
3. CSleeping for long periods in a warm room
4. DDrinking plenty of water during hot weather

Using the 100–50–20 rule, what is the daily maintenance fluid requirement for a 15 kg child?

1. A1500 mL per day
2. B750 mL per day
3. C1250 mL per day
4. D1000 mL per day

A child is recovering from Kawasaki disease at home. Which finding is expected in the recovery phase?

1. AA new purple rash on the legs
2. BA new high fever lasting several days
3. CSudden chest pain during play
4. DPeeling skin on the fingers and toes

A child with cyanotic heart disease and polycythaemia has a fever and vomiting. Why is dehydration especially dangerous?

1. AIt lowers the red cell count and causes severe anaemia
2. BIt makes the blood even thicker and raises the risk of stroke and thrombosis
3. CIt causes the heart defect to close on its own
4. DIt leads to fluid overload and pulmonary oedema as the kidneys hold on to water