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Pediatric Immune Disorder Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are early clinical signs of (septic) shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic shock is characterized by systemic vasodilation leading to hypotension and a compensatory increase in heart rate (tachycardia) to maintain perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following live vaccines is recommended for children but not adults?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The live oral poliovirus vaccine is primarily recommended for children, with adults typically receiving inactivated polio vaccine.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following diseases affect neutrophils?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CGD affects neutrophil function due to defective NADPH oxidase, impairing microbial killing.
Question 4 of 5
A male infant presents with a triad of symptoms including thrombocytopenia, eczema, and immunodeficiency. Which of the following is the most likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is an X-linked disorder with thrombocytopenia, eczema, and immunodeficiency.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is often asymptomatic to presenting with an increased incidence of respiratory tract infections and is the most common immunodeficiency disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Selective IgA deficiency is the most common primary immunodeficiency, often asymptomatic or causing respiratory infections.