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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Encephalitis and acute cerebellar ataxia are well-described neurologic complications of varicella. All the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recovery from varicella neurologic complications is typically gradual, not within 96 hours.
Question 2 of 5
All the following can cause human amoebic meningoencephalitis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Entamoeba histolytica does not cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common cause of death in kala azar is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary bacterial infections are the leading cause of death in kala azar.
Question 4 of 5
Perinatal mortality rate is expressed as number of deaths per 1000 live births and it's refers to fetal deaths occurring from
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Perinatal mortality includes fetal deaths ≥20 weeks gestation through 7 days post-birth (A), per WHO definition, capturing stillbirths and early neonatal deaths.
Question 5 of 5
The rooting reflex is present by gestational age of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rooting reflex emerges at ~32 weeks gestation (B), aiding feeding readiness, per standard neonatal reflex charts.