Question 1
A pediatric clinical educator is reviewing knee-chest positioning with PICU staff. Why is this position the priority intervention during a hypercyanotic 'tet' spell in Tetralogy of Fallot?
Correct Answer:
It increases systemic vascular resistance and reduces right-to-left shunting
Question 2
During a unit-based council, a CCRN-K candidate is asked which lesion is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect presenting in infancy. What is the correct answer?
Correct Answer:
Tetralogy of Fallot
Question 3
A PICU manager is reviewing a sentinel event involving a neonate with hypoplastic left heart syndrome whose ductus arteriosus closed before stage I palliation. Which medication keeps the ductus open preoperatively?
Correct Answer:
Prostaglandin E1 (alprostadil)
Question 4
A clinical nurse specialist is teaching SVT recognition. What is the typical heart rate range for SVT in an infant?
Correct Answer:
220-300 bpm
Question 5
Which intervention is appropriate FIRST for a stable infant in SVT?
Correct Answer:
Vagal maneuvers (ice to face)
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Prepare with the CCRN-K Pediatric Practice Questions - AACN CCRN-K Pediatric (Knowledge Professional) Certification Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering pediatric, child, shock, severe, and picu. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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CCRN-K Pediatric Practice Questions - AACN CCRN-K Pediatric (Knowledge Professional) Certification Exam

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