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Question 1 of 5

The MOST common cause of pneumomediastinum in older children and teenagers is:

A. dental extractions

B. adenotonsillectomy

C. asthma

D. mycoplasma pneumonia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: asthma

Question 2 of 5

To determine an adverse response to carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate), the nurse should frequently assess

A. temperature.

B. lochial flow.

C. fundal height.

D. breath sounds.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: breath sounds.

Question 3 of 5

The MOST frequent pathogen of pneumonia in children aged 4 months to 4 years is:

A. Mycoplasma pneumoniae

B. group A streptococci

C. H. influenzae (type b, nontypable)

D. Respiratory syncytial virus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 4 of 5

Extra-uterine life assessment in newborns is essential to determine the over-all condition of the newborn to his new environment. One of the most significant assessment tool used is the APGAR scoring. Which of the following is NOT true about it?

A. APGAR scoring was formulated by Virginia Apgar

B. It is done to assess the newborn's ability to adapt to the extra-uterine life

C. It can provide early detection of certain congenital diseases

D. It is done on the 1st and 5th minutes of life

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It can provide early detection of certain congenital diseases

Question 5 of 5

What is the appropriate nursing care management for a child diagnosed with mononucleosis?

A. Limit visitors to only family members

B. Bedrest

C. Clear liquids

D. Limited daily fluid intake

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Limit visitors to only family members

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