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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Common respiratory tract manifestations of neonatal bacterial infections is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empyema is a common respiratory manifestation of neonatal bacterial infections, involving pus accumulation in the pleural space.
Question 2 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risperidone belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics, not tricyclic antidepressants. The other options correctly match the medication with its pharmacological group.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Pleural friction rub is characterized by all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pleural friction rub is usually heard in both inspiratory and expiratory phases. Its presence suggests pleural inflammation, but excessive pleural fluid may mask it.
Question 5 of 5
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be diagnosed on prenatal ultrasonography (between 16 and 24 wk of gestation) in > 50% of cases. Findings on ultrasonography may include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oligohydramnios is not typically associated with CDH. The other findings are common on prenatal ultrasound in CDH cases.