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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock occurs due to mechanical barriers to blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is diagnosed when ascitic fluid PMN count is ≥250 cells/mm³ and glucose <30 mg/dL indicates poor prognosis.
Question 3 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock occurs due to conditions like cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism, which impede blood flow despite adequate intravascular volume. It leads to decreased cardiac output and tissue hypoperfusion.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding acute asthma exacerbations management, all of the following are false except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute asthma management includes nebulized β2 agonists (albuterol), systemic corticosteroids, and ipratropium bromide for severe cases. LABAs and leukotriene modifiers are for long-term control, not acute management.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old baby girl admitted to pediatric intensive care unit with severe head injury (evident by CT scan), the history given by parents was trivial and not informative. You suspected child abuse. Of the following, the MOST helpful study to support your suspicion is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radionuclide bone scans are highly sensitive for detecting occult fractures, which are common in cases of non-accidental trauma. Infantograms and X-rays may miss subtle fractures.