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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following signs are more in favour of a circulatory failure Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marked tachypnea with recessions is a respiratory rather than a circulatory failure sign, which includes weak pulses and cyanosis.
Question 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
An infant has the following findings at 5 minutes of life: pulse per minute, cyanotic hands and feet, good muscle tone, and a strong cry and grimace This infant's Apgar score is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Apgar score is calculated by assigning points ( - ) for heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color Based on the description, the score would be: Heart rate ( ), Respiratory effort ( ), Muscle tone ( ), Reflex irritability ( ), Color ( ) = 9 points
Question 4 of 5
Systemic corticosteroids are rarely indicated in the treatment of atopic dermatitis because
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound flare-ups often occur after stopping systemic corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
The HEADSS adolescent psychosocial risk assessment is used to engage young people. What does the 'A' stand for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HEADSS stands for Home, Education/Employment, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, and Suicide/Depression. 'A' stands for Activities.