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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Conjunctivitis medicamentosa is a consequence of chronic use of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decongestants, when used long-term, cause rebound conjunctivitis (medicamentosa) due to dependency and irritation.
Question 2 of 5
What does an oxygen saturation of 90% indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen saturation refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules bound with oxygen. A SpO2 of 90% suggests moderate hypoxemia, correlating with a PaO2 of approximately 60 mmHg.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following presentations is a non-IgE-mediated food allergy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heiner syndrome, a rare non-IgE-mediated food allergy, presents with pulmonary symptoms in response to cow's milk protein.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A high index of suspicion of which of the following conditions is to be undertaken in a patient with atopic dermatitis and failure to thrive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is associated with eczema thrombocytopenia and immune dysfunction.