Saudi Prometric Nursing Maternal and Child Health 4

Question 1

A child with nephrotic syndrome will most likely exhibit which classic finding?

Accepted Answer

Generalized edema and massive proteinuria

Answer

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the tetrad of massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, generalized edema (anasarca), and hyperlipidemia.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a woman in active labor whose fetal monitor shows late decelerations. The priority intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Place the mother in left lateral position and give oxygen

Answer

Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency; repositioning to left lateral reduces aorto-caval compression and supplemental oxygen improves fetal oxygenation.

Question 3

At what age should a healthy infant be able to sit independently without support?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

Most infants achieve independent sitting without support at approximately 6 months of age as a gross motor milestone.

Question 4

Which lab value is most indicative of HELLP syndrome in a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytopenia and elevated liver enzymes

Answer

HELLP syndrome is defined by Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets — thrombocytopenia and elevated AST/ALT are diagnostic hallmarks.

Question 5

A nurse is teaching parents about fever management in a 2-year-old. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

'I will give aspirin to reduce the fever quickly.'

Answer

Aspirin is contraindicated in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but life-threatening condition affecting the liver and brain.

Saudi Prometric Nursing Practice Test

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Saudi Prometric Nursing Maternal and Child Health 4