A 6-month-old infant presents with stridor and poor feeding. Laryngoscopy shows a floppy epiglottis. Most likely diagnosis is:

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Question 1 of 9

A 6-month-old infant presents with stridor and poor feeding. Laryngoscopy shows a floppy epiglottis. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Laryngomalacia features stridor and floppy epiglottis, per AAP. A, C-E differ.

Question 2 of 9

A child with a foreign body in the nose requires

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Referral D ensures safe removal, per document p59, 7.

Question 3 of 9

When teaching an adolescent with Type I diabetes about dietary management, the nurse should instruct him to

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Carrying glucose A prevents hypoglycemia, a key dietary management strategy, per document .

Question 4 of 9

In addition to pertussis vaccination, which vaccine when given to pregnant women has been shown to reduce the likelihood of disease in their infants up to 3 months of age?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maternal influenza vaccination (Choice B) reduces infant influenza risk up to 3 months via transplacental antibody transfer, with evidence showing significant protection against severe disease. Hepatitis B (Choice A) vaccination protects against chronic infection, not acute infant disease. Measles (Choice C) vaccination isn’t given in pregnancy due to live virus risks. Meningococcal B (Choice D) lacks robust data for infant protection via maternal immunization. Influenza’s proven efficacy makes it the correct choice.

Question 5 of 9

Reye hepatic encephalopathy can occur due to use of the following medication:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Aspirin is linked to Reye syndrome in kids with viral infections, causing hepatic and brain issues (CDC). Other drugs (A-D) lack this association.

Question 6 of 9

Suspect bronchopneumonia in a child with measles if

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased respiration B signals pneumonia, per document p16, 8.

Question 7 of 9

Which physical evaluation technique should not be used when caring for a child diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Palpating the abdomen (B) risks dislodging a Wilms’ tumor, spreading malignancy. Other techniques (A, C, D) are safe. Document: 'Palpation of the abdomen could disturb the tumor and cause the malignancy to spread.'

Question 8 of 9

A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and joint pain. Labs show antinuclear antibodies. Most likely diagnosis is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SLE features fatigue, joint pain, and ANA positivity in children, per ACR. A, C-E differ in serology.

Question 9 of 9

A 2-year-old with croup should be placed in

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cool mist A relieves croup, per document p38, 3.

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