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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended dose of IV epinephrine in pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 micrograms/kg every 3-5 minutes to improve circulation and oxygenation.
Question 2 of 9
A parent came to your clinic complaining that their 5-year-old boy had attacks of frightening with imagination of a snake crawling over him and he is acting as trying to remove it. You assessed the child and find no acute physical illness and he is cooperative and quite intelligent. Of the following, the MOST appropriate explanation for the child behavior is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night terrors involve episodes of fear and agitation during sleep, fitting the described behavior.
Question 3 of 9
A 32-week gestational age male neonate is born to a 30-year-old mother due to abruptio placentae. The baby has been developed intracranial hemorrhage in the first few hours after birth. The mother has a history of using multiple drugs and substances during her pregnancy. Of the following, the MOST likely offending substance
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cocaine use during pregnancy is strongly associated with complications such as abruptio placentae and intracranial hemorrhage in newborns.
Question 4 of 9
Anaphylactic shock is characterized by which of the following:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylaxis leads to massive vasodilation and decreased systemic vascular resistance, resulting in hypotension and shock.
Question 5 of 9
What is a challenge of digitalization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digitalization raises significant concerns about data privacy, as personal information is increasingly stored and transmitted electronically.
Question 6 of 9
Pleural friction rub is characterized by all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pleural friction rub is usually heard in both inspiratory and expiratory phases. Its presence suggests pleural inflammation, but excessive pleural fluid may mask it.
Question 7 of 9
An important step in managing atopic dermatitis is identifying and avoiding irritants. A COMMON irritant is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soaps and detergents can strip moisture and worsen atopic dermatitis, making them common irritants.
Question 8 of 9
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 9 of 9
An 8-year-old boy experienced generalized urticaria immediately after a honeybee sting... Appropriate recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunotherapy is not typically recommended after a single episode of generalized urticaria without systemic symptoms.