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NCLEX Pediatric Musculoskeletal Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Oral rehydration therapy can be used to treat dehydration in patients with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oliguria indicates dehydration but doesn't preclude oral rehydration if the patient can drink, unlike the other options.
Question 2 of 5
Bilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) presents a diagnostic dilemma. Of the following, the MOST useful test in this situation is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Galeazzi sign (unequal knee heights) is most useful in bilateral DDH as other tests may be symmetric and less diagnostic.
Question 3 of 5
Leg-length discrepancy (LLD) is common and may be due to differences in the femur, tibia, or both bones. The MOST accurate method with reduced-radiation to measure (LLD) is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: EOS/slot scanning provides accurate LLD measurement with lower radiation exposure compared to traditional methods.
Question 4 of 5
Scoliosis is alterations in normal spinal alignment that occur in the anteroposterior plane. Of the following, the myopathic disease which cause scoliosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arthrogryposis, a condition with multiple joint contractures, can lead to scoliosis due to muscle imbalance.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old child presented with back pain, abdominal pain, irritability, and refusal to walk or sit. The child holds his spine in a straight position with loss of lumbar lordosis. The white blood cell count is normal, but the ESR and CRP are high. Of the following, the MOST likely cause is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diskitis, an infection of the disc space, matches the systemic symptoms and inflammatory markers in a young child.