Pediatrics Proctored Exam (Samuel Merit University) Practice Questions

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• True
• False

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• Somnolence, hypotension, oliguria
• Irritability, tachypnea, hypotension
• Irritability, capillary refill time > 2 sec, bradycardia
• Irritability, tachycardia, poor peripheral perfusion

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• True
• False

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• Delay dental visits until the child’s heart defect is fully repaired
• High dose IV antibiotics for 2-8 weeks
• Administration of daily prophylactic antibiotics
• Administration of antibiotics one hour prior to all dental procedures

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• Pulmonary atresia
• Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
• Transposition of great arteries
• Tetralogy of Fallot

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• Oxygen, IV fluid bolus of 20 ml/kg, medications to support cardiac function
• IV at 2X maintenance, oxygen, medication to support cardiac function
• Oxygen, IV fluid bolus of 10 ml/kg, medication to support cardiac function.
• Oxygen, medication to support cardiac function, IV fluid bolus of 20 ml/kg

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• True
• False

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• Administer digoxin as ordered by the physician
• Notify the physician when weight gain exceeds more than 20g/day
• Weight the infant every day on the same scale at the same time
• Put the infant in a car seat to minimize movement