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Nursing Practice Questions for Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are recognized skin infections or infestations in children in childcare EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erythrasma is less common in children and not typically associated with childcare settings.
Question 2 of 5
Neutropenia is defined as an absolute neutrophil count of less than
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenia is defined as an ANC below 1,500 cells/mm³.
Question 3 of 5
Cephalosporins are widely used in pediatric practice, both in oral and parenteral formulations. Which of the following is a 2nd generation cephalosporins?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin.
Question 4 of 5
Scarlet fever is an upper respiratory tract infection associated with a characteristic rash. Of the following, which statement is TRUE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The strawberry tongue is a hallmark feature of scarlet fever.
Question 5 of 5
To prevent first attack of acute rheumatic fever after acute group A streptococcus pharyngitis, appropriate antibiotic therapy should be instituted before
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics must be started by day 9 to prevent rheumatic fever.