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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Early sign of shock:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is an early compensatory response to hypoperfusion in shock before blood pressure drops.
Question 2 of 5
Systemic corticosteroids are rarely indicated in the treatment of atopic dermatitis because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound flare-ups often occur after stopping systemic corticosteroids.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
According to Piaget, the 6-month-old infant would be in what developmental stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants are usually in the secondary circular reaction stage from age 4 to 8 months. This stage is characterized by a continuation of the primary circular reaction for the response that results. Shaking is performed to hear the noise of the rattle, not just for shaking.
Question 5 of 5
A delay in fetal pulmonary maturation may be associated with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal hypertensive and renal vascular disease can impair placental function, leading to delayed fetal lung maturation. The other conditions are less directly related to pulmonary development.