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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is a feature of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breech presentation is a well-established risk factor for DDH; the others are incorrect as left hip is more common, females are at higher risk, and family history is less frequent.
Question 2 of 5
It is important to inform families of children with in-toeing due to femoral anteversion and internal tibial torsion that it can take until
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Femoral anteversion and tibial torsion often correct by 7-8 years as the child grows and skeletal alignment matures.
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old female athlete presented with anterior knee pain that worsens with activity, going up and down stairs and soreness after sitting in one position for an extended time with no associated swelling. The patient also complains of a grinding sensation under the kneecap. Of the following, the MOST likely cause is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patellofemoral pain syndrome fits the activity-related anterior knee pain and grinding sensation in adolescents.
Question 4 of 5
A 9-month-old infant presented with adducted forefoot, normal midfoot and hindfoot, and a convex lateral border of his foot, while his ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are normal. Of the following, the BEST action at this time is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild metatarsus adductus in a 9-month-old with normal flexibility often resolves spontaneously, warranting reassurance.
Question 5 of 5
More than 60% of patients with congenital scoliosis have other associated abnormalities. Of the following, the MOST common one is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal anomalies are the most frequent associated abnormality in congenital scoliosis due to embryonic development overlap.