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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hallmark of the radiological findings in chronic osteomyelitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sequestra (A), dead bone fragments, are the radiologic hallmark of chronic osteomyelitis, per imaging.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year- old girl presented with prolonged fever, progressive pallor, arthralgia, and skin ecchymoses. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukemia (e.g., ALL) matches with fever, pallor, arthralgia, and ecchymoses from bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
Disseminated intravascular coagulation as a consequence of chemotherapy administration is LEAST likely to get benefit from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibiotics do not directly address DIC, which is managed with plasma, cryoprecipitate, and fluids to correct coagulopathy.
Question 4 of 5
Minimal myelosuppression is reported with which agent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vincristine has minimal bone marrow toxicity compared to the other agents listed.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common type of leukemia in childhood is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) accounts for about 75% of childhood leukemias.