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Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Torticollis, literally meaning twisted neck, is not a diagnosis but rather a manifestation of a variety of underlying conditions. All the following conditions may cause torticollis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Upper lobe pneumonia does not typically cause torticollis, which is more often linked to musculoskeletal or neurologic conditions.
Question 2 of 5
The second MOST common cause of osteomyelitis in children younger than 5 yr of age in some parts of the world is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kingella kingae is increasingly recognized as the second most common cause after S. aureus in young children, especially in daycare settings.
Question 3 of 5
Which medical condition is regarded a contraindication for sport participation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atlantoaxial instability, common in Down syndrome, is a contraindication due to the risk of spinal cord injury; the others may limit but are not absolute contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
Current pharmacologic approaches that are considered the standard of care in Marfan syndrome (MFS) are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta blockers (e.g., atenolol) are the standard of care in Marfan syndrome to reduce aortic root dilation.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best initial treatment for dislocated, unrelocatable, congenitally dysplastic hips first discovered at 7 months of age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 7 months, a rigid device like the von Rosen splint is appropriate for congenital hip dysplasia to maintain reduction. Triple diapers are ineffective for unrelocatable hips; surgery is a later option.