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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In neonate, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is unusual to occur after
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IVH typically occurs within 5 days (A) in preterm infants, rare later due to germinal matrix fragility, per neonatal data.
Question 2 of 5
Compared with adults (bilirubin production 3 mg/kg/24 hr), newborns have greater rate of bilirubin production which is about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Newborns produce 6-10 mg/kg/24 hr bilirubin (A), double adult rates, due to higher RBC turnover, per neonatal physiology.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are radiographic features of transient tachypnea of the newborn EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TTN shows overaeration (A), fluid in fissures (B), effusions (D), and vascular markings (E). Reticulogranular pattern (C) is specific to RDS.
Question 4 of 5
The incidence of kernicterus in term infants increases as serum bilirubin levels exceed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kernicterus risk in term infants rises above 25 mg/dL (C), per AAP bilirubin thresholds.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are risk factor for polycythemia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trisomy 13 (A), adrenogenital (C), hyperthyroidism (D), and diabetic mothers (E) increase RBCs. Prematurity (B) typically reduces hematocrit.