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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Reticulocyte count is expected to be low in one of the following conditions:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia leads to bone marrow failure, causing a decreased reticulocyte count due to impaired red blood cell production.
Question 2 of 5
A high index of suspicion of which of the following conditions is to be undertaken in a patient with atopic dermatitis and failure to thrive
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is associated with eczema thrombocytopenia and immune dysfunction.
Question 3 of 5
The best therapeutic approach for a 4-year-old boy suspected of having transient synovitis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observation is appropriate if transient synovitis is suspected without signs of infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasculitis is specifically defined as inflammation of the blood vessels, which can affect circulation and organ function.
Question 5 of 5
Systemic corticosteroids are rarely indicated in the treatment of atopic dermatitis because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound flare-ups often occur after stopping systemic corticosteroids.