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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Increased production of CO2 occurs in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emesis does not increase CO₂ production; others (e.g., fever, activity) raise metabolic rate and CO₂.
Question 2 of 5
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (scapuloperoneal or scapulohumeral muscular dystrophy) is a rare X-linked recessive dystrophy. Of the following, the MOST characteristic feature is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dilated cardiomyopathy, along with early contractures and humeroperoneal weakness, is a hallmark of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.
Question 3 of 5
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs) are a heterogeneous group of progressive hereditary muscular dystrophies that mainly affect muscles of the hip and shoulder girdles. Of the following, the presenting complaint may be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low back pain can be an early complaint in LGMD due to weakness in the hip girdle muscles affecting posture and movement.
Question 4 of 5
In Guillain-Barré syndrome, the paralysis usually follows a nonspecific gastrointestinal or respiratory infection by approximately 10 days. Of the following, the MOST likely respiratory infection that triggers the disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a well-documented respiratory trigger for Guillain-Barré syndrome, often linked to autoimmune responses.
Question 5 of 5
In Guillain-Barré syndrome, respiratory effort must be monitored to prevent respiratory failure and respiratory arrest. Of the following, the MOST recognized sign of impending respiratory failure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is a key sign of impending respiratory failure in GBS, indicating compensatory effort for weakened respiratory muscles.