ATI RN
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Fever is defined as a rectal temperature of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is typically defined as a rectal temperature of 38°C or higher.
Question 2 of 5
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin active against all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cefixime has poor activity against Staphylococci.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following represent a major criterion for the diagnosis of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rash is a major diagnostic criterion for staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
Because no clinical or laboratory finding is pathognomonic for acute rheumatic fever, 5 major and 4 minor criteria with evidence of recent group A streptococcus infection are required for the diagnosis. Migratory polyarthritis represent one of the major criteria, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this major criterion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain disproportionate to findings is characteristic of rheumatic fever arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
Recommended duration of therapy for manifestations of group B streptococcus are as follow
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic arthritis due to GBS is typically treated for 3-4 weeks.