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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most infants with herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection are normal at birth, and symptoms of infection develop at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neonatal HSV symptoms (e.g., vesicles, seizures) typically emerge at 11-15 days (B), reflecting incubation after perinatal acquisition, per standard texts.
Question 2 of 5
Repetitive, rhythmic contractions of muscle groups of the limbs, face, or trunk are characteristic of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Focal clonic seizures (C) feature rhythmic muscle contractions in specific areas, typical in neonates, per seizure classification.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The MOST common characteristic cardiac abnormality associated with congenital rubella is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus (D) is the most frequent cardiac defect in congenital rubella, per syndrome data.
Question 5 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.