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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Lobar pneumonia is characterized by the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lobar pneumonia causes consolidation, which leads to dullness on percussion rather than hyper-resonance. Other findings include bronchial breath sounds, crepitations, and increased vocal resonance.
Question 2 of 5
Common respiratory tract manifestations of neonatal bacterial infections is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empyema is a common respiratory manifestation of neonatal bacterial infections, involving pus accumulation in the pleural space.
Question 3 of 5
Children who grow up on farms have elevated rates of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Farm exposure increases leukemia risk due to pesticide and chemical exposures.
Question 4 of 5
Which newborn screening test is essential for early detection of congenital hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism is detected through newborn screening by measuring TSH and T4 levels. Early diagnosis and treatment with levothyroxine prevent intellectual disability and growth failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of scleroderma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scleroderma can cause esophageal dysfunction, joint contractures, and Raynaud's phenomenon, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.