NURS 4431 Pediatrics UTA Exam 2 Questions With
Complete Solutions
1 inch = how many cm? Correct Answers 2.54 cm
1 kg = ? lbs Correct Answers 2.2 kg
acute phase of kawasaki disease Correct Answers
high fever, red tongue, red conjuctiva/eyes, red
swollen hands/feet
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
(APSGN) Correct Answers immune system causes
inflammation, resulting in altered glomerular
structure and function in kidneys often 7-14 days
after infection; URI, skin, most commonly
associated with group A beta-hemolytic strep
infection
acute rheumatic fever Correct Answers occurs 2-4
weeks after strep infection, lasts 6-12 weeks, may
recur with subsequent strep infections
assessment findings of DMD Correct Answers
boys: late walkers
toddlers: enlarged calves
preschool: fall often/very clumsy, difficulty climbing
stairs/running, cannot get up off floor in usual
manner
,school age: walk on toes or balls of feet,
rolling/waddling gait, disturbed balance -> belly
may protrude when shoulders pulled back to
maintain balance, difficulty raising arms, loss of
ambulation by 7-12 years
teens: activity of arms, legs, or trunk require
assistance, typically normal intelligence but may
have learning diability
assessment findings of male GU disorders Correct
Answers unusual urine stream, inspect penis to
locate opening, note presence of fibrous band
causing penile curve, note location of testicles,
presence of fluid in scrotum
assessment of celiac disease Correct Answers
steatorrhea (fatty stool) is hallmark! family history,
diarrhea, constipation, abdominal
distention/bloating, poor muscle tone, irritability,
dental disorders, anemia, nutritional deficiencies
assessment of HUS Correct Answers history of
diarrhea including any blood, pallor, toxic
appearance, edema, oliguria, anuria, increased BP,
abdominal tenderness, irritability, altered LOC,
seizures, posturing, coma
risks: water park, petting zoo, ground beef
assessment of OI Correct Answers assess for
fractures or screaming during routine care, sclera
, with blue-purple-gray tint, bruising, joint
hypermobility
asthma Correct Answers characterized by: airway
hyper-responsiveness, airway edema, mucus
production. hacking cough worse at night. is non
productive at first but becomes productive with
frothy sputum. breathing pattern - SOB, chest
tightness, dyspnea with exercise, WHEEZING
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Correct Answers
associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
characterized by extreme itching & inflamed,
reddened, swollen skin. locations: face, scalp,
wrists, extensor surfaces of arms and legs.
Baclofen pump Correct Answers acts in spinal
cord to improve hyperactive reflexes & excessive
muscle tone, intrathecal baclofen therapy delivers
baclofen into spinal cord.
incision care: redness, swelling, drainage
baclofen pump teaching Correct Answers notify
provider if temp greater than 101.5 or persistent
incision pain. no tub bath for 2 weeks, no stomach
sleeping for 4 weeks, avoid twisting at waist,
reaching high overhead, stretchingm bending
forward/backward for 4 weeks. normal activity may
be resumed after healing. wear loose fitting
Complete Solutions
1 inch = how many cm? Correct Answers 2.54 cm
1 kg = ? lbs Correct Answers 2.2 kg
acute phase of kawasaki disease Correct Answers
high fever, red tongue, red conjuctiva/eyes, red
swollen hands/feet
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
(APSGN) Correct Answers immune system causes
inflammation, resulting in altered glomerular
structure and function in kidneys often 7-14 days
after infection; URI, skin, most commonly
associated with group A beta-hemolytic strep
infection
acute rheumatic fever Correct Answers occurs 2-4
weeks after strep infection, lasts 6-12 weeks, may
recur with subsequent strep infections
assessment findings of DMD Correct Answers
boys: late walkers
toddlers: enlarged calves
preschool: fall often/very clumsy, difficulty climbing
stairs/running, cannot get up off floor in usual
manner
,school age: walk on toes or balls of feet,
rolling/waddling gait, disturbed balance -> belly
may protrude when shoulders pulled back to
maintain balance, difficulty raising arms, loss of
ambulation by 7-12 years
teens: activity of arms, legs, or trunk require
assistance, typically normal intelligence but may
have learning diability
assessment findings of male GU disorders Correct
Answers unusual urine stream, inspect penis to
locate opening, note presence of fibrous band
causing penile curve, note location of testicles,
presence of fluid in scrotum
assessment of celiac disease Correct Answers
steatorrhea (fatty stool) is hallmark! family history,
diarrhea, constipation, abdominal
distention/bloating, poor muscle tone, irritability,
dental disorders, anemia, nutritional deficiencies
assessment of HUS Correct Answers history of
diarrhea including any blood, pallor, toxic
appearance, edema, oliguria, anuria, increased BP,
abdominal tenderness, irritability, altered LOC,
seizures, posturing, coma
risks: water park, petting zoo, ground beef
assessment of OI Correct Answers assess for
fractures or screaming during routine care, sclera
, with blue-purple-gray tint, bruising, joint
hypermobility
asthma Correct Answers characterized by: airway
hyper-responsiveness, airway edema, mucus
production. hacking cough worse at night. is non
productive at first but becomes productive with
frothy sputum. breathing pattern - SOB, chest
tightness, dyspnea with exercise, WHEEZING
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Correct Answers
associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
characterized by extreme itching & inflamed,
reddened, swollen skin. locations: face, scalp,
wrists, extensor surfaces of arms and legs.
Baclofen pump Correct Answers acts in spinal
cord to improve hyperactive reflexes & excessive
muscle tone, intrathecal baclofen therapy delivers
baclofen into spinal cord.
incision care: redness, swelling, drainage
baclofen pump teaching Correct Answers notify
provider if temp greater than 101.5 or persistent
incision pain. no tub bath for 2 weeks, no stomach
sleeping for 4 weeks, avoid twisting at waist,
reaching high overhead, stretchingm bending
forward/backward for 4 weeks. normal activity may
be resumed after healing. wear loose fitting
