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NR 328 EXAM 3 PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Characteristics of athetoid cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Slow,
involuntary writhing movements of extremities, face, and trunk
Characteristics of dystonic cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Twisting
movements with abnormal posturing and drooling
Characteristics of ataxic cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Wide-based
gait and poor coordination
Common early signs of cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Delayed
motor milestones, persistent primitive reflexes, poor head control,
issues with feeding
Common associated conditions with CP? - ANSWER-Seizures,
vision/hearing problems, feeding difficulties, cognitive impairment
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Medications used to manage spasticity in CP? - ANSWER-
Baclofen, diazepam, botulinum toxin A
When does neural tube closure normally occur? - ANSWER-
Between 20 days and 4 weeks of gestation
Recommended folic acid dose to prevent NTDs? - ANSWER-
0.4mg daily
What is spina bifida occulta? - ANSWER-Closed defect with no
visible external sac
What is spina bifida cystica? - ANSWER-Open defect with visible
saclike protrusion
Difference between meningocele and myelomeningocele? -
ANSWER-Myelomeningocele contains meninges, spinal fluid, and
nerves (most severe)
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Common complications of myelomeningocele? - ANSWER-
Hydrocephalus, neurogenic bladder
Priority nursing care for an exposed myelomeningocele sac? -
ANSWER-Cover with sterile, moist, non-adhesive dressing
Why are children with spina bifida at high risk for latex allergy? -
ANSWER-Repeated exposure from surgeries and
catheterizations
Foods associated with latex allergy cross-reactivity? - ANSWER-
Banana, avocado, kiwi, chestnut
Key characteristic of spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (Werdnig-
Hoffmann disease)? - ANSWER-Severe hypotonia ("floppy
infant")
Major nursing priorities for SMA? - ANSWER-Respiratory support,
nutrition, contracture prevention
NR 328 EXAM 3 PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM LATEST 2026-2027
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Characteristics of athetoid cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Slow,
involuntary writhing movements of extremities, face, and trunk
Characteristics of dystonic cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Twisting
movements with abnormal posturing and drooling
Characteristics of ataxic cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Wide-based
gait and poor coordination
Common early signs of cerebral palsy? - ANSWER-Delayed
motor milestones, persistent primitive reflexes, poor head control,
issues with feeding
Common associated conditions with CP? - ANSWER-Seizures,
vision/hearing problems, feeding difficulties, cognitive impairment
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Medications used to manage spasticity in CP? - ANSWER-
Baclofen, diazepam, botulinum toxin A
When does neural tube closure normally occur? - ANSWER-
Between 20 days and 4 weeks of gestation
Recommended folic acid dose to prevent NTDs? - ANSWER-
0.4mg daily
What is spina bifida occulta? - ANSWER-Closed defect with no
visible external sac
What is spina bifida cystica? - ANSWER-Open defect with visible
saclike protrusion
Difference between meningocele and myelomeningocele? -
ANSWER-Myelomeningocele contains meninges, spinal fluid, and
nerves (most severe)
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Common complications of myelomeningocele? - ANSWER-
Hydrocephalus, neurogenic bladder
Priority nursing care for an exposed myelomeningocele sac? -
ANSWER-Cover with sterile, moist, non-adhesive dressing
Why are children with spina bifida at high risk for latex allergy? -
ANSWER-Repeated exposure from surgeries and
catheterizations
Foods associated with latex allergy cross-reactivity? - ANSWER-
Banana, avocado, kiwi, chestnut
Key characteristic of spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (Werdnig-
Hoffmann disease)? - ANSWER-Severe hypotonia ("floppy
infant")
Major nursing priorities for SMA? - ANSWER-Respiratory support,
nutrition, contracture prevention
