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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are features of cephalhematoma EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalhematoma features soft swelling (A), subperiosteal bleeding (B), fracture association (D), and resolution in weeks to months (E). It doesn’t cross suture lines (C), unlike caput succedaneum.
Question 2 of 5
A full-term infant presents with history of low birth weight, microcephaly, hepatosplenomegaly, and chorioretinitis; investigations reveals thrombocytopenia and abnormal liver enzymes; skull films revealed intracranial calcifications. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microcephaly, hepatosplenomegaly, chorioretinitis, and calcifications in a term infant suggest CMV (C), the most common congenital infection, over others (A, B, D, E).
Question 3 of 5
Infants who weigh less than 1500 g or who are born before 28 weeks' gestational age should be screened for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) when they are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ROP screening for <1500 g or <28 weeks infants occurs at 4 weeks or >34 weeks corrected age (B), per AAP guidelines, to catch early retinal changes.
Question 4 of 5
The treatment of neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis requires oral erythromycin (A) to treat ocular and potential systemic infection, per standard protocols.
Question 5 of 5
The treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BPD management includes hydration (B), steroids (C), ventilation (D), and RSV prophylaxis (E). Tracheotomy (A) is rare and not standard.