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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-month-old baby girl admitted to pediatric intensive care unit with severe head injury (evident by CT scan), the history given by parents was trivial and not informative. You suspected child abuse. Of the following, the MOST helpful study to support your suspicion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radionuclide bone scans are highly sensitive for detecting occult fractures, which are common in cases of non-accidental trauma. Infantograms and X-rays may miss subtle fractures.
Question 2 of 5
The appropriate cuff width for measuring arterial blood pressure in a child with a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct blood pressure cuff width should be about 40% of the arm circumference. For a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm, a 6 cm cuff width is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The following definitions are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disruption sequences involve external forces altering normal tissue development, but they are not limited to uterine forces. They can also result from environmental factors or trauma.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding acute asthma exacerbations management, all of the following are false except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute asthma management includes nebulized β2 agonists (albuterol), systemic corticosteroids, and ipratropium bromide for severe cases. LABAs and leukotriene modifiers are for long-term control, not acute management.
Question 5 of 5
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended dose of IV epinephrine in pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 micrograms/kg every 3-5 minutes to improve circulation and oxygenation.