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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does an oxygen saturation of 90% indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen saturation refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules bound with oxygen. A SpO2 of 90% suggests moderate hypoxemia, correlating with a PaO2 of approximately 60 mmHg.
Question 2 of 5
Suicidal thoughts may be associated with some somatoform disorders. Which of the following disorder has a higher rate of suicidal ideation and attempts
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypochondriasis often leads to significant distress and hopelessness, increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse called you to see a 6-year-old boy with school refusal. He is always crying after parental leaving, refuses to stay in the classroom, and the school nurse tried her best during the last 4 weeks. Of the following, the BEST action is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring the child to a pediatric psychologist allows for a comprehensive evaluation and tailored intervention.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following presentations is a non-IgE-mediated food allergy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heiner syndrome, a rare non-IgE-mediated food allergy, presents with pulmonary symptoms in response to cow's milk protein.
Question 5 of 5
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial pneumonia is the leading cause of pleural effusion in children. Parapneumonic effusions develop as a complication of pneumonia due to inflammation and exudate accumulation in the pleural space.