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Pediatric Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is elevated with some malignant germ cell tumors (GCTs) especially endodermal sinus tumors; it can be used as a measure of treatment response and during follow-up after completion of chemotherapy. However, it is normally elevated during infancy. At which age does AFP physiologically fall to normal adult level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year-old child complains of bilateral thigh pain, motor weakness, and some sensory deficits of both lower limbs; he has a history of bladder dysfunction over the past 2 weeks; MRI of the spinal cord shows a mass arising from the filum terminale and conus medullaris causing some pressure effect. A CNS tumor is suspected. Which of the following tumor is MOST likely arising in such site?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is rare in children, accounting for <5% of all renal tumors. All the following are true regarding RCC in children EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
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Question 4 of 5
In Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), which organ is LEAST likely affected?
Correct Answer: E
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Question 5 of 5
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a healthcare facility may release patient information without obtaining permission from the patient or family when there is a request from a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.