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Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following is the most common cause of shock among Egyptian children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is a leading cause of shock in children due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, leading to hypovolemic shock. In resource-limited settings, diarrheal diseases remain a major cause of pediatric mortality.
Question 2 of 5
The most common congenital cyanotic heart disease in newborn is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: d-Transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease in newborns, causing severe hypoxia due to abnormal circulation.
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
Sudden collapse in the presence of cutaneous symptoms in a previously healthy child should raise suspicion of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylaxis should be suspected in sudden collapse with cutaneous signs, especially after allergen exposure.
Question 5 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risperidone belongs to the class of atypical antipsychotics, not tricyclic antidepressants. The other options correctly match the medication with its pharmacological group.