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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High cholesterol is not a diagnostic criterion for systemic lupus erythematosus; it is unrelated to the disease process.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
Patients suffering from the sudden onset of severe neuromuscular symptoms may have nerve agent intoxication and should be given atropine (0.05 mg/kg) promptly for its antimuscarinic effects. Atropine has the following effects EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine does not improve skeletal muscle paralysis, which requires pralidoxime.
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.