MCQs
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Giving large boluses of water.
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Offering small, frequent feedings or administering IV fluids as prescribed.
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Restricting all fluids.
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D.
Only giving formula.
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Explaining the procedure in complex medical terms.
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Providing age-appropriate explanation, therapeutic play, and adequate pain/sedation management.
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C.
Restraining the child without explanation.
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D.
Performing the procedure in a noisy environment.
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Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam) for short-term relief, and teaching coping mechanisms.
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C.
Antidepressants (for acute relief).
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B.
Withholding oral intake (NPO) as prescribed, and educating parents about the procedure.
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C.
Administering a sedative without order.
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Relying solely on parental reports.
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Using an age-appropriate pain scale (e.g., FACES, Numeric Rating Scale) and assessing pain characteristics, intensity, and location.
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C.
Observing facial expressions only.
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D.
Asking if the pain is gone.
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Allowing unlimited fluids.
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B.
Educating the child and family about the rationale for the restriction, providing measured amounts of fluid, and offering ice chips.
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C.
Ignoring fluid intake.
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D.
Encouraging sugary drinks.
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A.
Administering laxatives.
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B.
Preparing for a pneumatic or hydrostatic enema to reduce the intussusception, or surgical intervention if reduction fails.
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C.
Observing for spontaneous resolution.
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D.
Encouraging oral feeds.
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A.
Stop insulin and avoid monitoring.
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B.
Continue insulin (do not omit doses), monitor blood glucose and ketones frequently, and ensure adequate fluid intake.
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C.
Increase food intake significantly.
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D.
Rely only on oral medications.
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A.
Administering antiemetics after vomiting begins.
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B.
Administering antiemetics routinely before chemotherapy and on a schedule as prescribed to prevent nausea.
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C.
Giving small doses of antiemetics.
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D.
Withholding antiemetics if the child is not eating.
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Limiting parental visitation.
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B.
Involving parents in care planning, providing clear and concise information, and respecting family routines and preferences.
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C.
Making all decisions for the family.
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D.
Focusing only on the child's medical needs.
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B.
Severe brain injury and increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
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C.
Peripheral nerve damage.
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B.
Severe paroxysmal coughing, potential for apnea, and the need for urgent antibiotic treatment and respiratory support.
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A.
Forcing the medication.
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B.
Exploring the adolescent's reasons for refusal, educating about the medication, addressing concerns, and involving the healthcare provider.
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C.
Telling the parents to force it.
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D.
Discharging the adolescent.
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A.
Encouraging high fluid intake.
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B.
Restricting sodium and fluid intake, monitoring for signs of worsening edema or respiratory distress.
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C.
Administering large volumes of IV fluids.
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D.
Providing sugary drinks.
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B.
Flushing the tube with water before and after medication administration and feedings.
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C.
Not flushing the tube.
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D.
Using cold water for flushing.
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Oral rehydration solution.
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B.
Sodium bicarbonate (IV) if acidosis is severe and persists despite fluid resuscitation.
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Leaving the child alone to rest.
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B.
Reorienting the child gently, providing a calm environment, and ensuring parental presence if possible.
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C.
Speaking loudly to the child.
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D.
Administering sedatives.
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A.
Use the same site every time.
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B.
Rotate injection sites regularly to prevent lipohypertrophy and ensure consistent absorption.
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C.
Only inject into the abdomen.
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D.
Inject into muscles.
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Only monitoring oxygen saturation.
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B.
Continuous monitoring of respiratory rate, effort, breath sounds, and color, and assessing for signs of fatigue.
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C.
Only monitoring heart rate.
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D.
Checking temperature.
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