Question 1

High-frequency ventilation improves pulmonary air leaks by:

Options :

A : Decreasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

B : Decreasing minute ventilation

C : Increasing the mean airway pressure

D : Increasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

Answer: A

Question 2

A 2-year-old child in septic shock is receiving nitroprusside (Nipride). Which of the following findings indicates the need to increase the nitroprusside dosage?

Options :

A : Systolic BP greater than or equal to 78 mm Hg

B : Urine output is 7 cc/hr

C : Systemic vascular resistance is 1820 dynes/sec/cm##

D : HR is 180

Answer: C

Question 3

A 3-year-old near-drowning child who is intubated and mechanically ventilated exhibits increased peak inspiratory pressures and decreased O# saturation. Stat chest x-ray reveals diffuse pulmonary infiltrates. No improvement is exhibited after an increase in FiO#. The nurse should suspect:

Options :

A : Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)

B : ET tube displacement

C : Aspiration pneumonitis

D : Pneumothorax

Answer: A

Question 4

A 14-year-old post-MVC receives massive transfusion. Later, the abdomen is rigid. Which finding suggests abdominal compartment syndrome?

Options :

A : Decreased PIP

B : Oliguria

C : Decreased RA pressure

D : Polyuria

Answer: B

Question 5

An infant is admitted with tonic-clonic movement of the lower extremities. The most likely etiology of the seizure is:

Options :

A : Lead poisoning

B : A febrile illness

C : A brain tumor

D : An arteriovenous malformation

Answer: B

Free CCRN-Pediatric Mock Exam – Practice Online Confidently

Buying Options: