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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6 -g, breast-fed white female, weeks' gestational age, is noted to have persistent hyperbilirubinemia at weeks of age On physical examination, the infant has not gained weight since birth and has decreased tone, an umbilical hernia, and an anterior fontanel measuring X 6 cm The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism can present with prolonged jaundice, poor weight gain, decreased tone, and enlarged fontanelles
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is false about CNS leukemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements are true; CNS leukemia has a poor prognosis, causes increased ICP, is prone to relapse, and can lead to cranial nerve palsies.
Question 3 of 5
Childhood psychosis may include all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acutephobic hallucination is not a recognized symptom of childhood psychosis. Delusions, loss of reality testing, disorganized speech, and catatonic behavior are classic features.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of dermatomyositis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dermatomyositis is characterized by muscle weakness, rash, and sometimes joint pain, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old girl with lobar pneumonia has a history of reaction to cefaclor and a family history of penicillin anaphylaxis. What is the most appropriate antibiotic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clindamycin is the safest alternative for severe pneumonia in patients with a history of severe beta-lactam allergy.