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ATI RN · Obstetrics and Pediatrics · Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment

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Question 1 of 5

Matching: Episodic paralysis

A. Hypokalemia

B. Pompe disease

C. McArdle syndrome

D. MELAS

Correct Answer: Hypokalemia

Question 2 of 5

The best treatment for the patient described in Question 1 is

A. decreased activity of the knee

B. anti-inflammatory drugs

C. antibiotics

D. casting for 6-8 weeks

Correct Answer: decreased activity of the knee

Question 3 of 5

In a child with hypernatremic dehydration, the first priority is restoration of intravascular volume by

A. 3% saline

B. normal saline

C. lactated Ringer solution

D. 1/2 glucose saline

Correct Answer: normal saline

Question 4 of 5

Which is the recommended management of a newborn with an unstable hip examination indicating developmental dysplasia of the hip?

A. Observation alone

B. Pavlik harness or use of double- or triple-diapering

C. Serial spica casts

D. Open surgical reduction with pelvic or femoral osteotomy

Correct Answer: Pavlik harness or use of double- or triple-diapering

Question 5 of 5

An infant has the physical findings shown in Figure 31-1. What is the diagnosis?

A. Normal

B. Calcaneovalgus

C. Metatarsus adductus

D. Talipes equinovarus

Correct Answer: Talipes equinovarus

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