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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A fullterm baby delivered by normal vaginal delivery suffers birth asphyxia (Grade II-III hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy), had been intubated without difficulty, now he is on ventilator; the staff nurse asking you about the type of sedation to be used. Of the following, the BEST answer is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Midazolam and fentanyl (A) provide sedation and analgesia for ventilated neonates with HIE, balancing comfort and stability, per NICU standards.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST effective strategy in trauma prevention in childhood is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Automatic strategies (E), like car seat laws, are most effective by reducing risk without user action, per public health data.
Question 3 of 5
An-18-month-old girl brought to ER department after ingesting a small button battery left by father after repair of his watch. She was sitting comfortably with no complaint apart from mild saliva drooling, chest X-ray shows a radio-opaque rounded shadow in the middle of esophagus. Of the following, the BEST action is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Button battery in the esophagus requires urgent endoscopic removal (D) due to perforation risk, per AAP guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
Multiple-dose activated charcoal is considered in patient has ingested a lifethreatening amount of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple-dose charcoal is indicated for theophylline (A) due to enterohepatic circulation, per enhanced elimination protocols.
Question 5 of 5
Erythema marginatum is seen in which of the following pediatric arthritis syndromes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythema marginatum is a specific cutaneous manifestation of rheumatic fever, a major Jones criterion.