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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most accepted diagnostic criteria of asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A diagnosis of asthma is confirmed if recurrent symptoms improve with bronchodilator therapy.
Question 2 of 5
Early sign of shock:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is an early compensatory response to hypoperfusion in shock before blood pressure drops.
Question 3 of 5
Conjunctivitis medicamentosa is a consequence of chronic use of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decongestants, when used long-term, cause rebound conjunctivitis (medicamentosa) due to dependency and irritation.
Question 4 of 5
Use of a stoplight zone system (green, yellow, red) tailored to each child's personal best PEF values can optimize effectiveness and interest. Of the following, the PEF value in the yellow zone is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A PEF of 50-80% falls within the yellow zone, indicating caution and the need for additional medication adjustments.
Question 5 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.