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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are characteristic features of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children with ASD often have rigid adherence to routines rather than absence of them.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with Apgar scores of and at and 5 minutes, respectively, appears hyperalert and has hyperactive deep tendon reflexes and mydriasis The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage I hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy presents with hyperalertness, hyperreflexia, and mydriasis
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
In the context of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which of the following is typically administered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids are given to mothers at risk of preterm delivery to promote surfactant production in the fetus, which helps prevent or manage neonatal RDS.
Question 5 of 5
Conduct disorder in childhood and adolescence is associated with all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conduct disorder is linked to antisocial behavior, physical abuse, and family dysfunction. However, criminality in the father alone does not directly predict conduct disorder; other factors must also contribute.