1 :

Hint : 🦶 Fungal infection of foot

Correct Answers:

  • Athlete's foot


Rationale :

🔹 Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet, often occurring between the toes.

🔹 It is commonly known as athlete’s foot, especially in children or individuals with damp footwear.

🔹 It is caused by dermatophyte fungi, typically Trichophyton rubrum.

🔹 Symptoms include itching, burning, scaling, and redness of the foot.

🔹 Treatment involves topical antifungals like clotrimazole or terbinafine.


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Hint : 💊 Use charcoal for binding

Correct Answers:

  • Perform gastric lavage with activated charcoal.


Rationale :

♦ Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) overdose can lead to metabolic acidosis and organ toxicity.

♦ Activated charcoal helps bind the drug and limits absorption in the GI tract.

♦ Gastric lavage is effective if done within 1 hour of ingestion and followed by charcoal.

♦ Ipecac syrup is no longer recommended due to potential aspiration and prolonged action.

♦ Deferoxamine treats iron toxicity, and N-acetylcysteine is used for acetaminophen overdose.


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3 :

Hint : 🥚 Egg allergy = avoid live flu

Correct Answers:

  • Influenza, live attenuated (I-AIV)


Rationale :

💎 The live attenuated influenza vaccine is contraindicated in clients with egg allergy.

💎 It is usually administered intranasally and derived from egg-based processes.

💎 Other vaccines like Hib, IPV, and HepB are generally safe for those with egg allergy.

💎 Egg allergy can lead to anaphylaxis with certain live vaccines.

💎 Alternatives like inactivated influenza vaccine in an egg-free formulation are available.


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4 :

Hint : 🧠 Monitor for depression

Correct Answers:

  • Feelings of isolation


Rationale :

✳️ Isotretinoin (Accutane) carries a black box warning for causing depression and suicidal ideation.

✳️ Feelings of isolation, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts must be reported immediately.

✳️ Other symptoms like dry skin, joint pain, or nosebleeds are common but not priority.

✳️ Monitoring for mental health changes is essential during therapy.

✳️ The client should be screened and supported psychologically during treatment.


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5 :

Hint : 👂 Child pulls ear = pain

Correct Answers:

  • Tugging on the affected ear lobe


Rationale :

🟢 Otitis media often presents with ear pain, and young children show this by tugging or pulling at the ear.

🟢 It is associated with fever, irritability, and sometimes hearing loss.

🟢 The tympanic membrane may appear red, bulging, and immobile on otoscopy.

🟢 External symptoms like lobe pain or drainage suggest otitis externa, not media.

🟢 Treatment usually involves analgesics and antibiotics if bacterial.


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6 :

Hint : 🪑 Upright helps airway

Correct Answers:

  • Place the child in an upright position.


Rationale :

⚪ Epiglottitis is a medical emergency causing airway obstruction.

⚪ Upright positioning promotes easier breathing and helps prevent complete obstruction.

⚪ Do not attempt to visualize the throat or take cultures, as it can trigger laryngospasm.

⚪ Diagnostic imaging is only done if the airway is stable and in controlled conditions.

⚪ Immediate preparations should be made for airway management and intubation.


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7 :

Hint : 🧤 Avoid latex in spina bifida

Correct Answers:

  • Provide a latex-free environment.


Rationale :

🔵 Children with spina bifida have a high risk of latex allergy due to frequent exposure to latex-containing equipment.

🔵 Use non-latex gloves, catheters, and other materials to prevent reactions.

🔵 Supine positioning can put pressure on the myelomeningocele sac, so prone is preferred preoperatively.

🔵 Contact precautions are not required unless there’s infection risk.

🔵 Education and care must focus on infection prevention and protecting the sac.


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8 :

Hint : 🍽️ Enzymes go with food

Correct Answers:

  • "l will give my son the enzymes between meals."


Rationale :

🔶 Pancreatic enzymes should be administered with meals and snacks, not between meals.

🔶 These enzymes assist in the digestion and absorption of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

🔶 They can be mixed with soft acidic foods like applesauce, but not hot foods or milk.

🔶 Adverse effects are rare but may include GI upset or perianal irritation.

🔶 Proper timing ensures nutrient absorption and weight maintenance in cystic fibrosis.


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9 :

Hint : 🚨 Urine output too low

Correct Answers:

  • Notify the provider


Rationale :

🟣 Expected urine output for a child is 1–2 mL/kg/hr.

🟣 This child weighs 33 kg, and should have a minimum of 264 mL in 8 hours (1 mL/kg/hr × 33 kg × 8 hr).

🟣 Only 160 mL was produced, indicating oliguria, which may suggest dehydration or renal impairment.

🟣 Immediate notification is necessary for potential intervention.

🟣 Monitoring alone without escalation could delay needed treatment.


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10 :

Hint : 🧷 Curl for spinal access

Correct Answers:

  • Place the infant in an infant seat for 2 hr following the procedure.


Rationale :

⚫ The lumbar puncture position in infants is critical for accurate collection and safety.

⚫ The child is placed side-lying or sitting, with back arched, chin to chest, and knees to abdomen.

⚫ Topical anesthetics like EMLA cream require at least 30–60 minutes for effectiveness.

⚫ Infants are not kept NPO for hours before LP; sedation is not required in most cases.

⚫ Proper positioning widens the vertebral spaces for needle insertion.


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