A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue fasciculations. EMG shows denervation. Most likely diagnosis is:

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Question 1 of 5

A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue fasciculations. EMG shows denervation. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SMA features hypotonia and fasciculations, per NORD. A, C-E differ.

Question 2 of 5

A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and a generalized rash. Exam shows posterior auricular lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Rubella features rash and posterior auricular nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.

Question 3 of 5

Which data should alert the nurse that the neonate is premature?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Large amounts of vernix caseosa A suggest prematurity, per document 9.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse observes that when a newborn is supine and the head is turned to one side, the extremities straighten to that side while the opposite extremities flex. How would the nurse document this finding?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tonic neck reflex D matches this description, per document p5, 6.

Question 5 of 5

An essential nursing action for a small child with severe diarrhea and vomiting is to

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking weight daily A assesses fluid loss severity, per document .

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