MCQs
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Elevating the head of the bed only during sleep.
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Positioning the infant upright during feeds, thickening liquids as needed, and performing regular respiratory assessments and airway clearance.
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Offering thin liquids.
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Avoiding immunizations.
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Stop medication when blood pressure is normal.
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Administer as prescribed, monitor blood pressure regularly, and do not abruptly discontinue the medication.
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Double the dose if blood pressure is high.
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Give only when the child has symptoms.
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Administer on an empty stomach.
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Administer with all meals and snacks, mixed with acidic food, and do not crush enteric-coated beads.
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Administer after meals.
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Take only when experiencing abdominal pain.
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Establishing a consistent meal schedule, providing a calm environment, and allowing the adolescent some control within parameters.
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Ignoring refusal to eat.
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Punishing for not eating.
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Restricting movement.
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Applying ice to the surgical site, monitoring for swelling or infection, and avoiding strenuous activity for a few days.
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Allowing vigorous play.
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Priming the pen with 2 units, attaching a new needle for each injection, and dialing the correct dose.
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Shaking the pen before use.
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Storing the pen in a warm place.
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B.
Recognizing signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and immediate brain herniation, requiring urgent neurosurgical intervention.
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Assessing for skin rash.
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Daily oral corticosteroids.
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Use of a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) 15-30 minutes before exercise.
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Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) after exercise.
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D.
No medication is needed.
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Telling them they need to be strong.
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Providing non-judgmental support, connecting them with substance abuse counseling and treatment programs, and involving the family.
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Criticizing their past choices.
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Ignoring their desire to change.
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Assessing for hunger.
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Assessing for respiratory distress and hydration status, as infants can rapidly deteriorate.
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Checking diaper wetness only.
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Assessing for playfulness.
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Telling them not to ask such questions.
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Validating their feelings, encouraging expression of emotions, and connecting them with child life specialists or therapists.
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Dismissing their concerns.
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Changing the subject.
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Telling the child it's a game.
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Explaining the procedure in simple terms, using distraction, and ensuring NPO status if required.
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Restraining the child without explanation.
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Allowing the child to eat right before the scan.
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B.
Administer via nebulizer daily to thin respiratory secretions.
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C.
Administer only when sick.
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D.
Mix with other medications.
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Normal adolescent vital signs.
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Cardiac compromise due to electrolyte imbalances and starvation, requiring urgent medical stabilization.
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Increased physical activity.
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Placing the infant in a flat position.
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Administering humidified oxygen as prescribed, and maintaining semi-Fowler's position.
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Encouraging prolonged crying.
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Forcing the child to check.
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Involving the child in the process, using positive reinforcement, making it a routine, and explaining the importance in an age-appropriate way.
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Telling the child it's a punishment.
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Allowing the child to skip checks.
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Discontinue when symptoms improve.
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Administer the full prescribed course, and discuss potential side effects (e.g., mood changes, increased appetite) and weaning if prescribed.
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Use as a rescue inhaler.
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Take only when coughing.
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Avoiding any discussion about the mass.
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Providing honest, age-appropriate information, answering questions, and allowing parents to participate in care decisions.
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Giving false reassurance.
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Telling them to search online for information.
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Delaying pain medication.
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Administering ordered analgesics around the clock, not just PRN, and providing non-pharmacological comfort measures.
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Encouraging the child to "tough it out."
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