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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
S. pneumoniae is the most frequent cause of bacteremia, bacterial pneumonia, otitis media, and bacterial meningitis in children. Children at increased risk of pneumococcal infections include those with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Megaloblastic anemia is not a recognized risk factor for pneumococcal infections.
Question 2 of 5
A painless, slow-growing, hard mass producing cutaneous fistulas, a condition commonly known as lumpy jaw is usually caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Actinomyces causes actinomycosis, known as lumpy jaw.
Question 3 of 5
A poor prognostic factor for invasive meningococcal disease on presentation is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A normal ESR is a poor prognostic sign in meningococcal disease.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST important clinical manifestation of M. catarrhalis infection in children is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otitis media is the most significant M. catarrhalis infection in children.
Question 5 of 5
The least common clinical feature of typhoid fever in children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea is less common in children with typhoid fever compared to adults.