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Nursing Practice Questions for Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
In necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), abdominal perforation may be manifested by development of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation in NEC often shows abdominal wall erythema (B), indicating peritonitis, per surgical signs.
Question 2 of 5
All the following statements regarding meconium aspiration pneumonia are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium aspiration involves breech (A), obstruction (B), pneumonitis (C), and in utero aspiration (D). Oropharyngeal suction (E) doesn’t prevent it, per updated guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sequelae of kernicterus is resolved in surviving infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discoloration of teeth (E) from kernicterus may fade, unlike permanent spasticity (A), deafness (B), choreoathetosis (C), or enamel dysplasia (D).
Question 4 of 5
The normal term newborn have significant
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Term newborns show prolonged PT (D) due to low vitamin K factors, per coagulation norms.
Question 5 of 5
The treatment of an affected infant with neonatal thrombocytopenia born to a mother with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conservative management (A) is preferred for neonatal ITP, as it often resolves spontaneously, per neonatal guidelines.