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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended IV dose of adrenaline in pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 mcg/kg (0.01 mg/kg). This helps improve coronary perfusion pressure and return of spontaneous circulation during resuscitation.
Question 2 of 5
All the following are characteristic features of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children with ASD often have rigid adherence to routines rather than absence of them.
Question 3 of 5
Adrenal production of androgen with development of underarm odor and faint genital hair (adrenarche) may occur as early as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenarche typically begins around age 8, characterized by increased adrenal androgen production leading to body odor and pubic hair growth.
Question 4 of 5
Which newborn screening test is essential for early detection of congenital hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism is detected through newborn screening by measuring TSH and T4 levels. Early diagnosis and treatment with levothyroxine prevent intellectual disability and growth failure.
Question 5 of 5
Lobar pneumonia is characterized by the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lobar pneumonia causes consolidation, which leads to dullness on percussion rather than hyper-resonance. Other findings include bronchial breath sounds, crepitations, and increased vocal resonance.