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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
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 3 of 5
A family history of allergic disease is often present in atopic patients. If one parent has allergies, the risk that a child will develop an allergic disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If one parent has allergies, the child's risk of developing an allergic disease is approximately 50% due to genetic predisposition.
Question 4 of 5
Which newborn screening test is essential for early detection of congenital hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism is detected through newborn screening by measuring TSH and T4 levels. Early diagnosis and treatment with levothyroxine prevent intellectual disability and growth failure.
Question 5 of 5
To avoid false-negative skin test results in atopic hosts, most sedating antihistamines should be withheld for 3-4 days, and non-sedating antihistamines for 5-7 days while montelukast should be withheld for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast should be withheld for at least 5 days before allergy testing to avoid interference with results, ensuring accurate identification of allergic sensitivities.