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NP Practice Questions Pediatric Immunizations Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell anemia. Which complication should the nurse be vigilant for in this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaso-occlusive crises, from sickled RBCs blocking vessels, are a primary sickle cell complication (CDC), unlike other listed conditions.
Question 2 of 5
Which condition is characterized by a 'strawberry tongue' appearance in children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scarlet fever, from *Streptococcus pyogenes*, causes a 'strawberry tongue' (AAP), unlike other conditions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn and observes a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. What term should the nurse use to document this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanosis indicates poor oxygenation (bluish skin/membranes; AAP), distinct from jaundice (yellow) or pallor (pale).
Question 4 of 5
During the assessment of a pediatric patient with asthma, which finding should the nurse expect in the lung examination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-pitched wheezes on expiration are typical in asthma (NHLBI), due to airway narrowing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a typical finding in a child with celiac disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steatorrhea and bloating result from malabsorption in celiac disease (AAP), unlike other symptoms.