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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
In USA, the newly arrived international adoptees are subjected to many lab tests. All the following tests need to be repeated after 3-6 months after arrival EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rationale is that tuberculin skin tests (TST) may give false-negative results immediately after arrival due to factors like recent travel stress or malnutrition. Therefore, repeating the test after 3-6 months ensures more accurate results. The other tests are generally required to be repeated for ongoing monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
When screening for intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), the best time to perform an ultrasound is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third day of life is the optimal time for screening IVH, as this allows sufficient time for hemorrhage to develop while still being early enough for timely intervention.
Question 4 of 5
You are discussing with the medical students the role of systemic steroids for the management of rheumatologic diseases. Your discussion should include all the following statements EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steroids do not prevent joint destruction; they only reduce inflammation temporarily.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding CPAP, the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CPAP is indicated when oxygen saturation cannot be maintained at lower levels, not necessarily >95%. The other statements are true regarding CPAP.