Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding newborn screening? a. sickle cell disease & cystic fibrosis screening tests are required in all 50 states. b. screening is performed for disorders in which there are no cure c. screening is performed using a simple screening method d. Phenylketonuria (PKU), glactesemia, hypothyroidism screening tests are performed in all symptomatic newborns ANSWER c A parent complains that their child awakens crying and agitated during the last half of night sleep. The child is awake and can be comforted. The parent denies this child is experiencing a. sleep terrors b. nightmares c. somniloquy d. sleep starts ANSWER b The parents of a 2 year old are concerned that their child is having temper tantrums in public settings. What is the BEST option? a. The temper tantrum is an indication that the child is tired and needs to go home. b. Make sure to ensure safety while ignoring the child's display of behavior. c. You can pick up the child and take him to a quiet place for a time out. d. In a public place, it is okay to give into the child's desires to maintain peace. ANSWER b The most common hematological presentation of leukemia in children is anemia along with which of the following? a. neutropenia and thrombocytopenia b. leukocytosis and monocytosis c. neutropenia and blast cells on peripheral smear d. monocytosis and blast cells on peripheral smear ANSWER a