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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Vomiting in the neonatal period is usually due to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Overfeeding is a common cause of vomiting in neonates, as their digestive systems are still developing. The other conditions can cause vomiting but are less common.
Question 2 of 5
When screening for intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), the best time to perform an ultrasound is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third day of life is the optimal time for screening IVH, as this allows sufficient time for hemorrhage to develop while still being early enough for timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A parent came to your clinic complaining that their 5-year-old boy had attacks of frightening with imagination of a snake crawling over him and he is acting as trying to remove it. You assessed the child and find no acute physical illness and he is cooperative and quite intelligent. Of the following, the MOST appropriate explanation for the child behavior is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night terrors involve episodes of fear and agitation during sleep, fitting the described behavior.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a cause of tender hepatomegaly
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure leads to hepatic congestion and tender hepatomegaly due to increased central venous pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Which is considered a feature suggesting functional abdominal pain in children and adolescents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Functional abdominal pain is diagnosed when symptoms occur in the absence of organic disease, with normal growth and well-being between episodes.