ATI RN
NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Radiation therapy is indicated in which of the following oncologic emergencies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy is used to relieve spinal cord compression in emergencies like neuroblastoma or lymphoma.
Question 2 of 5
The incidence of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia peaks at the age of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ALL incidence peaks between 2-5 years, making it the most common cancer in this age group.
Question 3 of 5
Prophylaxis with oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is recommended during treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia to prevent
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TMP-SMX prevents Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, a significant risk during ALL treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following viruses plays a role in the etiology of lymphoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epstein-Barr virus is strongly linked to lymphomas, including Burkitt and Hodgkin types.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common solid tumors in children are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CNS tumors are the most common solid tumors in children, surpassing lymphomas and sarcomas.