ATI RN
Pediatric Infectious Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common clinical manifestation of meningococcal infection is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asymptomatic carriage is the most common meningococcal state.
Question 2 of 5
Hospital discharge of infants with pertussis is appropriate in all the following circumstances EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed conditions must be met for discharge; this is not an exception.
Question 3 of 5
Cholera is a dehydrating diarrheal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, of more than 200 serogroups; the serogroups that have been associated with epidemics are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serogroup O139, along with O1, is associated with cholera epidemics.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common complication of Y. enterocolitica infection in younger children is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reactive arthritis is the most common complication of Y. enterocolitica in children.
Question 5 of 5
The ideal agent for treating fungal urinary tract infections is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole is preferred for fungal UTIs due to its renal excretion.