18 Questions
What is the priority nursing action if a child presents with a frog-like position, drooling, and agitation?
Notify the doctor and prepare for tracheostomy
What is the most common type of anemia and nutritional deficiency in children?
Iron Deficiency Anemia
What is a clinical manifestation of iron deficiency anemia related to reduced oxygen available to tissues?
Pale skin
What is the recommended treatment for iron deficiency anemia in children 12-36 months old?
Encourage eating adequate amounts of iron-containing food
What is the first step a nurse should take if a child shows signs of hemorrhage?
Notify the doctor immediately
What is the primary nursing management action suggested to ease a child's respiratory efforts?
Allow parents to stay at the bedside
What is the recommended type of milk to use for the first 12 months of life to prevent iron deficiency anemia?
Breast milk or iron-fortified formula
What assessment finding is commonly associated with sickle-cell anemia?
Enlarged spleen
What is the main goal of immunosuppressive therapy in the treatment of aplastic anemia?
To prevent infections
Which food is recommended as part of the nutrition management for iron deficiency anemia?
Red meat
What is a characteristic sign of dactylitis in sickle-cell anemia?
Symmetric swelling of the hands and feet
What should be advised to a patient taking ferrous sulfate for iron deficiency anemia regarding stool appearance?
Stool will appear black
What is the most common symptom associated with G6PD deficiency?
Dark colored urine
Which congenital heart disorder is characterized by a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers of the heart?
Ventricular Septal Defect
Which disease is characterized by a normal fetal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery not closing after birth?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What is the major concern in Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?
Left to right shunting
What effect can exposure to oxidative stress have on Red Blood Cells without G6PD?
Hemolysis
Which condition results from the premature destruction of Red Blood Cells due to a lack of enzyme?
G6PD Deficiency
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