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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Psychiatric disorders are more common than in the general population of children in all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children with head trauma, intellectual disabilities, or epilepsy are at higher risk for psychiatric disorders due to neurological vulnerabilities. Smart students do not inherently face increased psychiatric risks.
Question 2 of 5
The following signs are more in favor of circulatory failure Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marked tachypnea with recessions is more associated with respiratory distress rather than primary circulatory failure.
Question 3 of 5
Conjunctivitis medicamentosa is a consequence of chronic use of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decongestants, when used long-term, cause rebound conjunctivitis (medicamentosa) due to dependency and irritation.
Question 4 of 5
The appropriate cuff width for measuring arterial blood pressure in a child with a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct blood pressure cuff width should be about 40% of the arm circumference. For a mid-arm circumference of 15 cm, a 6 cm cuff width is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
In addition to pertussis vaccination, which vaccine given to pregnant women reduces infant disease up to 3 months of age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal influenza vaccination provides passive immunity to the newborn, reducing the risk of severe illness in early infancy.