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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the investigation that is useful in all types of shock is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ABGs and lactate (B) assess tissue perfusion and acidosis in all shock types, per critical care diagnostics.
Question 2 of 5
A 20-month-old toddler with suspected poisoning, his blood gas analysis shows high anion gap metabolic acidosis and hyperosmolar load. All the following are possible causes of this poisoning EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron (D) causes metabolic acidosis but not hyperosmolarity, unlike metformin (A), ethylene glycol (B), phenformin (C), and salicylate (E), per toxicology.
Question 3 of 5
Enhanced elimination by alkalinization of urine may be helpful in toxic doses or ingestion of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urine alkalinization enhances phenobarbitone (D) elimination, per toxicology management.
Question 4 of 5
Erosive arthritis in the following pediatric arthritis syndromes, is mostly seen in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, particularly polyarticular forms, can lead to erosive joint damage over time.
Question 5 of 5
the MOST common form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oligoarticular JIA, affecting ≤4 joints, is the most common subtype, comprising about 50% of JIA cases.