Chapter 54 - Pediatric Conditions Questions
with Answers
What age classification defines a neonate?
What age classification defines an infant?
What age classification defines a toddler?
What age classification defines a child?
What age classification defines an adolescent? - Correct Answer - 0-28 days
- 1 month - 12 months
- 1-2 years
- 2-12 years
- 13-18 years
What temperature should urgent care is considered for a child?
- < 3 months
- 3-6 months
- > 6 months - Correct Answer - 100.4°F or 38°C (rectal)
- 101°F or 38.3°C (rectal)
- 103°F or 39.4°C (rectal)
What is an Apgar score? - Correct Answer - used to assess a newborn's general
condition
- 5 categories = HR, respiratory effort, color, muscle tone, reflex
- out of 10
- lower score = more medical care
What is given to prevent bleeding in a newborn? - Correct Answer IM vitamin K
What is used to treat jaundice in a newborn? - Correct Answer light therapy
How is patent ductus arteriosus treated? - Correct Answer - NSAIDs - IV indomethacin
or ibuprofen
, - administered within 14 days of birth
What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) caused by in a newborn? - Correct
Answer deficiency of surfactant production
What babies will receive surfactant immediately after birth? - Correct Answer born < 35
weeks gestation
What are 2 available preparations of surfactant products? - Correct Answer 1. reactant
Alfa (Cur surf)
2. calfactant (Infuser)
When should aspirin & salicylate-containing products not be used in children? - Correct
Answer - do not recommend for patients < 16 you
- associated with Reye's syndrome when used in children recovering from viral
infections
When should ibuprofen be avoided & why? - Correct Answer - avoid in infants < 6
months old
- nephrotoxicity risk
What is used to reduce nasal congestion in children? - Correct Answer - cool-mist
humidifier
- gentle suction with saline drops or spray
What are FDA recommendations for OTC cough and cold medications in children < 2
years old? - Correct Answer does not recommend OTC cough & cold medications in
children < 2 years old
What is recommended for the treatment of intermittent constipation in children? -
Correct Answer oral polyethylene glycol 3350 (Mira Lax) at 0.2-0.8 g/kg/day
What are other treatments used for intermittent constipation in children? - Correct
Answer - prunes or pears as fruit or juice
- OTC pediatric-sized glycerin suppositories
How is acetaminophen dosed in children?
What is the max daily dose?
What concentration does it come in? - Correct Answer - 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6
hours
- max 75 mg/kg/day
- 160 mg/5 mL
with Answers
What age classification defines a neonate?
What age classification defines an infant?
What age classification defines a toddler?
What age classification defines a child?
What age classification defines an adolescent? - Correct Answer - 0-28 days
- 1 month - 12 months
- 1-2 years
- 2-12 years
- 13-18 years
What temperature should urgent care is considered for a child?
- < 3 months
- 3-6 months
- > 6 months - Correct Answer - 100.4°F or 38°C (rectal)
- 101°F or 38.3°C (rectal)
- 103°F or 39.4°C (rectal)
What is an Apgar score? - Correct Answer - used to assess a newborn's general
condition
- 5 categories = HR, respiratory effort, color, muscle tone, reflex
- out of 10
- lower score = more medical care
What is given to prevent bleeding in a newborn? - Correct Answer IM vitamin K
What is used to treat jaundice in a newborn? - Correct Answer light therapy
How is patent ductus arteriosus treated? - Correct Answer - NSAIDs - IV indomethacin
or ibuprofen
, - administered within 14 days of birth
What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) caused by in a newborn? - Correct
Answer deficiency of surfactant production
What babies will receive surfactant immediately after birth? - Correct Answer born < 35
weeks gestation
What are 2 available preparations of surfactant products? - Correct Answer 1. reactant
Alfa (Cur surf)
2. calfactant (Infuser)
When should aspirin & salicylate-containing products not be used in children? - Correct
Answer - do not recommend for patients < 16 you
- associated with Reye's syndrome when used in children recovering from viral
infections
When should ibuprofen be avoided & why? - Correct Answer - avoid in infants < 6
months old
- nephrotoxicity risk
What is used to reduce nasal congestion in children? - Correct Answer - cool-mist
humidifier
- gentle suction with saline drops or spray
What are FDA recommendations for OTC cough and cold medications in children < 2
years old? - Correct Answer does not recommend OTC cough & cold medications in
children < 2 years old
What is recommended for the treatment of intermittent constipation in children? -
Correct Answer oral polyethylene glycol 3350 (Mira Lax) at 0.2-0.8 g/kg/day
What are other treatments used for intermittent constipation in children? - Correct
Answer - prunes or pears as fruit or juice
- OTC pediatric-sized glycerin suppositories
How is acetaminophen dosed in children?
What is the max daily dose?
What concentration does it come in? - Correct Answer - 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6
hours
- max 75 mg/kg/day
- 160 mg/5 mL
