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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 32-week gestational age male neonate is born to a 30-year-old mother due to abruptio placentae. The baby has been developed intracranial hemorrhage in the first few hours after birth. The mother has a history of using multiple drugs and substances during her pregnancy. Of the following, the MOST likely offending substance
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cocaine use during pregnancy is strongly associated with complications such as abruptio placentae and intracranial hemorrhage in newborns.
Question 2 of 5
During treatment of metabolic acidosis, what is the expected change in serum potassium level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During acidosis, potassium shifts out of cells, increasing serum levels. Correction reverses this shift, leading to a drop in serum potassium, which may cause hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of scleroderma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scleroderma can cause esophageal dysfunction, joint contractures, and Raynaud's phenomenon, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Intranasal corticosteroids are less helpful for symptoms of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intranasal corticosteroids have limited efficacy in treating conjunctival injection (eye redness) compared to oral antihistamines.
Question 5 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock occurs due to mechanical barriers to blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.