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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

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

a) With the chin tucked toward the chest

b) In a steep Trendelenburg position

c) In a prone position with the head turned

d) In slight neck extension

2 / 11

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

a) Retinopathy of prematurity

b) Strabismus

c) Glaucoma

d) Congenital cataracts

3 / 11

What is the primary cause of RDS in neonates?

a) Cardiac failure

b) Infection

c) Surfactant deficiency

d) Airway obstruction

4 / 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

5 / 11

The main function of surfactant is to:

a) Increase resistance

b) Carry oxygen

c) Produce mucus

d) Reduce surface tension

6 / 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 manually trigger every breath for the infant

d) To bypass the need for any supplemental oxygen

7 / 11

A classic early sign of RDS is?

a) Fever

b) Grunting

c) DIB

d) Vomiting

8 / 11

Surfactant is produced by:

a) Alveolar macrophages

b) Type I pneumocytes

c) Goblet cells

d) Type II pneumocytes

9 / 11

The main gas abnormality in RDS is:

a) Hyperglycemia

b) Alkalosis

c) Hyperoxia

d) Hypoxia

10 / 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) Bradypnea

b) Cheyne-Stokes respiration

c) Apnea

d) Tachypnea

11 / 11

RDS is most commonly seen in:

a) Adults

b) term infants

c) Adolescents

d) Preterm infants

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paediatric mcqs is the question for nurses

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

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

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

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

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?

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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?