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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Hemophilia A is characterized by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemophilia A is a clotting disorder due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) while PT, BT, and TT remain normal.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
In USA, the newly arrived international adoptees are subjected to many lab tests. All the following tests need to be repeated after 3-6 months after arrival EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rationale is that tuberculin skin tests (TST) may give false-negative results immediately after arrival due to factors like recent travel stress or malnutrition. Therefore, repeating the test after 3-6 months ensures more accurate results. The other tests are generally required to be repeated for ongoing monitoring.