Exam 2 (Peds) Part 1

Which pain scale is used for neonates?

• FLACC

• FACES/VAS

• NIPS

• Numeric scale

For children aged 2 months to 7 years, which pain scale is appropriate?

• NIPS

• FLACC

• FACES/VAS

• Numeric scale

What is the drug of choice if a child requires opiates?

• Morphine

• Oxycodone

• Ketorolac

• Hydromorphone

Children who weigh more than 50 lbs should be given ______ doses.

• adult

• child

• reduced

• half

Which of the following is the most common pediatric infection?

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus

• Influenza

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

RSV/Respiratory Syncytial Virus is most common in children of which age group?

• 0-2 months

• 2-12 months

• 1-5 years

• 5-10 years

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of RSV/bronchiolitis?

• Persistent dry hacking cough

• Labored breathing and retractions

• Rash, erythema and systemic pruritis

• Tachypnea, wheezing, nasal flaring

What is the diagnosis method for RSV/bronchiolitis mentioned in the study guide?

• Positive nasal washing

• Chest X-ray

• Blood culture

• Urine analysis

For premature infants, Synagis (palivizumab) is recommended for those who are less than how many weeks gestation and how many months old or younger at RSV season?

• Less than 35 weeks gestation and 6 months old or younger

• Less than 32 weeks gestation and 12 months old or younger

• Less than 28 weeks gestation and 3 months old or younger

• Less than 37 weeks gestation and 9 months old or younger

Nirsevimab/Beyfortus is an immunization recommended for all infants younger than 8 months of age who are born during, or are entering, their first RSV season.

• True

• False