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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
A high index of suspicion of which of the following conditions is to be undertaken in a patient with atopic dermatitis and failure to thrive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is associated with eczema thrombocytopenia and immune dysfunction.
Question 2 of 9
Matching: Anesthetic risks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Succinylcholine increases the risk of myocardial depression with volatile agents, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac events.
Question 3 of 9
Smoking during pregnancy is associated with an average decrease in fetal weight by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal smoking can reduce fetal weight by up to 500 grams due to restricted oxygen and nutrient supply.
Question 4 of 9
Which one of the following agents is implicated in causing cutaneous lupus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfonamides are associated with drug-induced lupus, which presents with cutaneous manifestations.
Question 5 of 9
A 3-month-old baby girl admitted to pediatric intensive care unit with severe head injury (evident by CT scan), the history given by parents was trivial and not informative. You suspected child abuse. Of the following, the MOST helpful study to support your suspicion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radionuclide bone scans are highly sensitive for detecting occult fractures, which are common in cases of non-accidental trauma. Infantograms and X-rays may miss subtle fractures.
Question 6 of 9
Late complications of Rhesus sensitization hyperbilirubinemia and its treatment include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graft-versus-host disease is unrelated to Rh sensitization or its treatment
Question 7 of 9
Which finding is NOT consistent with autistic spectrum disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intellectual deficits in autism vary widely; some individuals exhibit superior abilities in certain areas. Superior intellectual deficits are not a defining feature of ASD.
Question 8 of 9
The appropriate cuff width for measuring arterial blood pressure in a child with a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct blood pressure cuff width should be about 40% of the arm circumference. For a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm, a 6 cm cuff width is appropriate.
Question 9 of 9
The ideal rate of chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in infants is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended chest compression rate for infants during CPR is at least 100 per minute to ensure adequate perfusion and circulation during resuscitation.