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Pediatric Immunity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To meet the emotional needs of a 10-year old child who is dying, the most appropriate nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minimizing interruptions (Option B) ensures a calm, supportive environment for a dying child. Option A is incomplete. Option C may not suit all emotionally. Option D depends on the child’s condition and energy.
Question 2 of 5
According to Piaget’s theories of cognitive development, a 29-month-old boy who crawls under the couch to retrieve a ball demonstrates:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Object permanence (sensorimotor stage, 0–2 years) is understanding objects exist when out of sight, shown by retrieving the ball. Basic trust (B) is Erikson’s. Object constancy (C) is unrelated. Sensorimotor (D) is the stage, not the behavior.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggested of polymigratory arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polymigratory arthritis in rheumatic fever involves painful swelling, inflammation, and effusion in multiple joints, shifting over time. Option A is chorea. Option B is painless (incorrect). Option C is erythema marginatum.
Question 4 of 5
Treatment of sickle cell anemia is aimed at maintaining blood flow to the smaller vessels and diminishing the amount of excess blood cells being made by the bone marrow.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sickle cell treatment focuses on hydration and oxygenation to maintain blood flow and prevent vaso-occlusion. Hydroxyurea reduces excess sickle cell production by the marrow, supporting Option A as true.
Question 5 of 5
A child with IQ 50-70% is considered a severe form of mental retardation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IQ 50–70 is mild mental retardation per DSM-5; severe is IQ 20–35. The ‘%’ may be a typo, but assuming 50–70, Option B (False) is correct.