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This quiz consists of (MCQs) on Pediatric Nursing.

Each question has four options (A, B, C, D), but only one correct answer.

Select the best possible answer for each question.

1 / 11

The main gas abnormality in RDS is:

a) Hypoxia

b) Alkalosis

c) Hyperoxia

d) Hyperglycemia

2 / 11

A classic early sign of RDS is?

a) Vomiting

b) Fever

c) DIB

d) Grunting

3 / 11

The main function of surfactant is to:

a) Produce mucus

b) Reduce surface tension

c) Carry oxygen

d) Increase resistance

4 / 11

What is the primary cause of RDS in neonates?

a) Cardiac failure

b) Surfactant deficiency

c) Airway obstruction

d) Infection

5 / 11

RDS is most commonly seen in:

a) Adolescents

b) Preterm infants

c) term infants

d) Adults

6 / 11

Surfactant is produced by:

a) Type II pneumocytes

b) Goblet cells

c) Type I pneumocytes

d) Alveolar macrophages

7 / 11

A nurse observes a neonate with a respiratory rate of $75$ breaths/min, nasal flaring, and grunting. Which clinical feature of RDS is represented by the respiratory rate?

a) Tachypnea

b) Bradypnea

c) Cheyne-Stokes respiration

d) Apnea

8 / 11

Which medication is typically administered to a mother at risk of preterm labor to help prevent RDS in the neonate?

a) dexamethason

b) Magnesium Sulfate

c) Surfactant (Exogenous)

d) Oxytocin

9 / 11

During nursing management, how should the neonate be positioned to help maintain airway patency?

a) In slight neck extension

b) With the chin tucked toward the chest

c) In a steep Trendelenburg position

d) In a prone position with the head turned

10 / 11

In the management of RDS, what is the specific purpose of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?

a) To keep alveoli open during the respiratory cycle

b) To deliver aerosolized antibiotics to the lower airway

c) To bypass the need for any supplemental oxygen

d) To manually trigger every breath for the infant

11 / 11

Which of the following is a potential long-term complication of RDS involving the eyes?

a) Strabismus

b) Glaucoma

c) Congenital cataracts

d) Retinopathy of prematurity

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paediatric mcqs

A classic early sign of RDS is?

A nurse observes a neonate with a respiratory rate of $75$ breaths/min, nasal flaring, and grunting. Which clinical feature of RDS is represented by the respiratory rate?

Which medication is typically administered to a mother at risk of preterm labor to help prevent RDS in the neonate?

During nursing management, how should the neonate be positioned to help maintain airway patency?

In the management of RDS, what is the specific purpose of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?

Which of the following is a potential long-term complication of RDS involving the eyes?

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