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Pediatric Ot Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The characteristic skin lesions of Pseudomonas are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ecthyma gangrenosum is the classic Pseudomonas lesion, featuring necrotic ulcers, especially in immunocompromised patients (IDSA). Erythema multiforme is immune-related, nodules are nonspecific, pustular melanosis is neonatal, and cellulitis lacks specificity.
Question 2 of 5
A child is admitted in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after a motor vehicle accident. The mother is acting very hostile towards the PICU staff. The appropriate way to handle the situation is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Counseling addresses the mother’s distress, improving cooperation while prioritizing care (AAP). Options A-D avoid or worsen the situation.
Question 3 of 5
Best diagnostic study to detect the carrier of adrenoleukodystrophy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFA) in plasma is the standard carrier test for adrenoleukodystrophy (NORD). A, C-E are less specific or confirmatory.
Question 4 of 5
Best method used to reduce nosocomial infection in NICU is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing is the most effective way to reduce NICU infections (CDC). B-E are adjunctive.
Question 5 of 5
A preterm infant was diagnosed with NEC. Blood culture was obtained. Ampicillin and gentamicin were started. In most patients with NEC, blood culture usually yields:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most NEC cases yield no pathogen in blood cultures, as it’s primarily ischemic, not septic (AAP). B-E are less common.