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PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and petechiae. 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 5
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and bone pain. Labs show anemia and 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 3 of 5
Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant’s foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Babinski reflex C is elicited by stroking the lateral sole, per document 8.
Question 4 of 5
A yellow crust has formed over the circumcision site. The mother calls the hotline 5 days after her son was circumcised. She is very concerned. On which rationale should the nurse base her reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The yellow crust should not be removed B as it’s normal healing, per document p5, 5.
Question 5 of 5
Adolescent girl on antineoplastic drugs for cancer requires early preparation for which side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alopecia A is a common, visible side effect requiring psychological prep, per document .