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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

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) Cheyne-Stokes respiration

b) Apnea

c) Tachypnea

d) Bradypnea

2 / 11

Surfactant is produced by:

a) Alveolar macrophages

b) Type I pneumocytes

c) Type II pneumocytes

d) Goblet cells

3 / 11

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

a) To deliver aerosolized antibiotics to the lower airway

b) To bypass the need for any supplemental oxygen

c) To manually trigger every breath for the infant

d) To keep alveoli open during the respiratory cycle

4 / 11

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

a) Surfactant (Exogenous)

b) Magnesium Sulfate

c) Oxytocin

d) dexamethason

5 / 11

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

a) Congenital cataracts

b) Strabismus

c) Retinopathy of prematurity

d) Glaucoma

6 / 11

What is the primary cause of RDS in neonates?

a) Cardiac failure

b) Surfactant deficiency

c) Airway obstruction

d) Infection

7 / 11

RDS is most commonly seen in:

a) term infants

b) Preterm infants

c) Adolescents

d) Adults

8 / 11

A classic early sign of RDS is?

a) DIB

b) Fever

c) Grunting

d) Vomiting

9 / 11

The main function of surfactant is to:

a) Produce mucus

b) Carry oxygen

c) Reduce surface tension

d) Increase resistance

10 / 11

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

a) With the chin tucked toward the chest

b) In slight neck extension

c) In a prone position with the head turned

d) In a steep Trendelenburg position

11 / 11

The main gas abnormality in RDS is:

a) Alkalosis

b) Hypoxia

c) Hyperoxia

d) Hyperglycemia

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paediatric mcqs

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?

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

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

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

A classic early sign of RDS is?

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

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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?