A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:

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Question 1 of 9

A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and absent gallbladder, per AAP. A, C-E differ.

Question 2 of 9

Best diagnostic study to diagnose patients with adrenoleukodystrophy is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Elevated VLCFA in plasma and RBCs confirms adrenoleukodystrophy diagnosis (NORD). B-E are incorrect.

Question 3 of 9

The most therapeutic play for a 5-year-old is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Drawing B aids expression, per document p60, 2.

Question 4 of 9

A 4-year-old girl presents with fever and swollen hands. Exam shows conjunctivitis and rash. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kawasaki disease includes fever, swollen hands, conjunctivitis, and rash, per AHA. A, C-E differ.

Question 5 of 9

The initial sign of nephrosis that the nurse might note in the child would be :

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Periorbital edema (B) is an early sign of nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. Rash (A), fever (C), and pain (D) are not typical. Document: 'An early sign… is periorbital edema.'

Question 6 of 9

The nurse should see which child first in outpatient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Febrile convulsion C is an emergency, per document p18, 3.

Question 7 of 9

A child appears with jaundice and dark urine. Physical examination reveals hepatomegaly. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits jaundice, hepatomegaly, and positive sweat test, likely biliary cirrhosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E don’t match.

Question 8 of 9

A 4-year-old girl presents with fever and conjunctivitis. Exam shows a polymorphous rash and strawberry tongue. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kawasaki disease includes conjunctivitis and strawberry tongue, per AHA. A, C-E differ.

Question 9 of 9

A 5-year-old girl presents with recurrent UTIs. Voiding cystourethrogram shows grade IV reflux. The next step is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Antibiotic prophylaxis manages grade IV VUR, per AAP. A, C-E depend on response.

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