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Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Expiratory grunting is a sign of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory grunting is a compensatory mechanism in pneumonia to maintain end-expiratory lung volume and improve oxygenation, often seen in infants and young children.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing vertical transmission of HIV from mother to infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly reduces vertical HIV transmission by lowering maternal viral load. Additional measures like neonatal zidovudine and avoiding breastfeeding further reduce transmission risk.
Question 3 of 5
Recurrent parotitis is the MOST common manifestation in children with primary Sjogren syndrome between 9-10 years of age.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent parotitis is a hallmark of pediatric Sjogren's syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
Pervasive developmental disorders, also known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), consist of five disorders. The hallmark of these disorders is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired communication and social interaction are core features of ASDs, distinguishing them from other developmental disorders.
Question 5 of 5
Which score range is regarded as serious according to the assessment of seriousness of adolescent drug abuse score?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scores between 13-18 indicate a serious level of drug abuse requiring intervention.