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NCLEX Questions Pediatric Infectious Diseases Questions
Question 1 of 5
Typically, the first sign of infection in infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rhinorrhea is typically the initial symptom of RSV in infants.
Question 2 of 5
Hand-foot-mouth disease is one of the more distinctive rash syndromes; it is MOST frequently caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coxsackievirus A16 is the most frequent cause of hand-foot-mouth disease.
Question 3 of 5
Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, defined as infants having birth weights of less than
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: VLBW is defined as <1500 g (C), a standard neonatal threshold distinguishing high-risk preterm infants from low birth weight (<2500 g, E) or extremely low birth weight (<1000 g, not listed).
Question 4 of 5
A bifid uvula suggests a
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bifid uvula often indicates a submucosal cleft (B), a subtle palate anomaly, more directly than laryngomalacia (A), chromosomal issues (C), TEF (D), or neurologic defects (E).
Question 5 of 5
All the following are features of cephalhematoma EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cephalhematoma features soft swelling (A), subperiosteal bleeding (B), fracture association (D), and resolution in weeks to months (E). It doesn’t cross suture lines (C), unlike caput succedaneum.