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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to Piaget, the 6-month-old infant would be in what developmental stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants are usually in the secondary circular reaction stage from age 4 to 8 months. This stage is characterized by a continuation of the primary circular reaction for the response that results. Shaking is performed to hear the noise of the rattle, not just for shaking.
Question 2 of 5
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial pneumonia is the leading cause of pleural effusion in children. Parapneumonic effusions develop as a complication of pneumonia due to inflammation and exudate accumulation in the pleural space.
Question 3 of 5
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 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
Reticulocyte count is expected to be low in one of the following conditions:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia leads to bone marrow failure, causing a decreased reticulocyte count due to impaired red blood cell production.