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PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a petechial rash. Blood culture grows Neisseria meningitidis. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone treats meningococcemia, per CDC. A, C-E are inadequate.
Question 2 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever and conjunctivitis. Exam shows a polymorphous rash. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kawasaki disease includes fever, conjunctivitis, and rash, per AHA. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and bone pain. Labs show blasts on peripheral smear. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALL shows fatigue and blasts, per NCI. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 4 of 9
During genetic counseling, choices for reproduction are decided by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The family decides reproductive choices, with A-D providing guidance, per ethics (ACMG).
Question 5 of 9
The most common complication of otitis media is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mastoiditis C is a frequent complication, per document p52, .
Question 6 of 9
Williams syndrome is due to the deletion of one elastin allele located in chromosome:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Williams syndrome results from a microdeletion on chromosome 7q11.23 , affecting the elastin gene, leading to cardiovascular and developmental issues (NIH). Other chromosomes (B-E) are unrelated.
Question 7 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with tachypnea and poor weight gain. Chest x-ray shows cardiomegaly. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CHF features tachypnea and cardiomegaly, per AHA. A, C-E differ in x-ray.
Question 8 of 9
The most critical factor post-cleft lip repair is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent airway C prevents respiratory distress, per document p13, 3.
Question 9 of 9
Immediate action for a child with severe diarrhea and vomiting includes select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warmth A, IV prep B, reassurance C, oral rehydration D I, II, III, IV, per document p17, 9.