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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are true associations between psychiatric illness in childhood and their treatment EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While psychosis can be treated with antipsychotics, the use of typical antipsychotics is less common in children due to side effects; atypical antipsychotics are preferred.
Question 2 of 5
During treatment of metabolic acidosis, what is the expected change in serum potassium level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During acidosis, potassium shifts out of cells, increasing serum levels. Correction reverses this shift, leading to a drop in serum potassium, which may cause hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock occurs due to conditions like cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism, which impede blood flow despite adequate intravascular volume. It leads to decreased cardiac output and tissue hypoperfusion.
Question 4 of 5
Spirometry is a helpful objective measure of airflow limitation; it depends on the patient's ability to properly perform a full, forceful, and prolonged expiratory maneuver. Spirometry is usually feasible in children
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spirometry is typically feasible in children aged 6 years and older, as younger children may struggle to perform the required expiratory maneuvers accurately.
Question 5 of 5
Hemophilia A is characterized by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemophilia A is a clotting disorder due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) while PT, BT, and TT remain normal.