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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In patients with diarrhea, bacterial stool culture is recommended in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stool culture is indicated for fever (A), traveler’s (C), C. diff (D), and HUS (E). Profuse diarrhea (B) alone doesn’t necessitate it, per guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
Urinalysis showing leukocyturia suggests urinary tract infection if there is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukocyturia ≥10 WBCs/mm³ (C) suggests UTI, per diagnostic thresholds.
Question 3 of 5
The hallmark of the radiological findings in chronic osteomyelitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sequestra (A), dead bone fragments, are the radiologic hallmark of chronic osteomyelitis, per imaging.
Question 4 of 5
Cutaneous manifestations are helpful in suspecting
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuroblastoma can present with cutaneous signs like subcutaneous nodules or blueberry muffin spots.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year- old girl presented with prolonged fever, progressive pallor, arthralgia, and skin ecchymoses. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukemia (e.g., ALL) matches with fever, pallor, arthralgia, and ecchymoses from bone marrow suppression.