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Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 6-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and a palpable mass. CT shows a suprarenal mass. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neuroblastoma is a common suprarenal mass, per NCI. A, C-E differ.
Question 2 of 9
A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort. The essential oil useful for children with chronic pain is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender (A) relieves chronic pain via relaxation. Ephedra (B), ginseng (C), and kava-kava (D) are stimulants or anxiolytics, not pain-specific. Document: 'Lavender… [is] useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain.'
Question 3 of 9
A 1-year-old girl presents with fever and a bulging fontanelle. CSF shows gram-negative bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis fits fever, bulging fontanelle, and gram-negative bacilli, per AAP. A, C-E differ in CSF.
Question 4 of 9
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis is diagnosed to have pneumonia based on chest x-ray findings. The sputum culture reveals Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV antibiotics are the standard for Pseudomonas pneumonia in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are inadequate alone.
Question 5 of 9
A child with sickle cell disease should receive
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D manage sickle cell, per document p60, 9.
Question 6 of 9
While assessing the newborn, the nurse should be aware that the average expected apical pulse range of a full-term, quiet, alert newborn is beats/min
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 120-160 bpm C is the normal newborn heart rate, per document 0.
Question 7 of 9
Plumbism is defined as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plumbism (C) is lead poisoning, from Latin 'plumbum' (lead). Other options are unrelated conditions. Document: 'Plumbism is also known as lead poisoning.'
Question 8 of 9
A 3-year-old girl presents with recurrent ear infections and speech delay. Tympanometry shows flat curves. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OME causes flat tympanometry, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 4-year-old with asthma should avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are common asthma triggers, per document p44, .