SNLE Pediatric Nursing

Question 1

What is the most accurate method for calculating medication doses for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Body weight in kilograms (mg/kg) or body surface area (BSA) calculation

Answer

Using the adult dose divided by 2

Answer

Estimating by the child's age

Answer

Using the same dose as adults for children over 5

Question 2

What are the signs of dehydration in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, decreased tears, decreased urine output, and poor skin turgor

Answer

Increased wet diapers

Answer

Weight gain

Answer

Bulging fontanelle

Question 3

At what age should children receive the MMR vaccine according to the Saudi MOH immunization schedule?

Accepted Answer

12 months (with second dose at 18 months)

Answer

At birth

Answer

6 months

Answer

3 years

Question 4

What is the priority nursing intervention for a child in status epilepticus?

Accepted Answer

Ensure airway patency, place in side-lying position, protect from injury, administer benzodiazepines as ordered, and monitor oxygen saturation

Answer

Restrain the child

Answer

Put something in the child's mouth

Answer

Leave the child alone until the seizure stops

Question 5

What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?

Accepted Answer

30-60 breaths/minute

Answer

12-20 breaths/minute

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20-30 breaths/minute

Answer

60-80 breaths/minute

Question 6

What are the classic signs of intussusception in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Sudden episodic severe abdominal pain (drawing legs up), 'currant jelly' stools (blood and mucus), and a sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen

Answer

Constant mild discomfort

Answer

Gradual weight loss only

Answer

Chronic diarrhea