NFDN EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
◉ cleft lip and palate. Answer: congenital split of the lip and roof of
the mouth
Lip repaired at 10 weeks // palate repaired at 3-6 months
◉ What is the best position for a child to be in for an effective
outcome with Bryants Traction. Answer: Lying on their back with
hips off of the bed
◉ Hip Dysplasia. Answer: Hip does not develop properly in children
Treated with a brace, spica cast or surgery
◉ talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Answer: Foot is malpositioned due
to shortened tendons
◉ Anencephaly. Answer: congenital deformity in which some or all
of fetal brain is missing
,◉ Spina Bifida. Answer: a congenital defect that occurs during early
pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the
spinal cord to protect it
◉ Hydrocephalus. Answer: abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in
the brain
V/P shunt is inserted to redirect the fluid
◉ Measles. Answer: Viral
koplick's spots
Isolate if expected
◉ Mumps. Answer: Viral
swelling of parotid glands
Isolate if expected
◉ Rubella. Answer: viral
characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes,
and a fine, pink rash
Isolate if expected
◉ Varicella. Answer: Virus
Chicken Pox
, Isolate if expected
◉ Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum). Answer: is a childhood
disease caused by the human parvovirus. This common community-
acquired disease does not usually require treatment, but respiratory
isolation is recommended for 7 days following the onset of
symptoms. The initial stage of the disease presents as red cheeks
that appear to be "slapped" or "slapped cheeks" with circumoral
pallor
◉ mononucleosis. Answer: Viral
condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by an
increase in mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphocytes) in the
blood along with enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue,
and sore throat (pharyngitis)
Isolate if expected
◉ Turners Syndrome (XO). Answer: short, sterile. caused by
nondisjunction, loss of an X chromosome early in embryonic
development, deletion of part of one X chromosome
◉ Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY). Answer: an extra X chromosome
causes physical abnormalities in males (looks female, cognitive
deficiencies)
ANSWERS
◉ cleft lip and palate. Answer: congenital split of the lip and roof of
the mouth
Lip repaired at 10 weeks // palate repaired at 3-6 months
◉ What is the best position for a child to be in for an effective
outcome with Bryants Traction. Answer: Lying on their back with
hips off of the bed
◉ Hip Dysplasia. Answer: Hip does not develop properly in children
Treated with a brace, spica cast or surgery
◉ talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Answer: Foot is malpositioned due
to shortened tendons
◉ Anencephaly. Answer: congenital deformity in which some or all
of fetal brain is missing
,◉ Spina Bifida. Answer: a congenital defect that occurs during early
pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the
spinal cord to protect it
◉ Hydrocephalus. Answer: abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in
the brain
V/P shunt is inserted to redirect the fluid
◉ Measles. Answer: Viral
koplick's spots
Isolate if expected
◉ Mumps. Answer: Viral
swelling of parotid glands
Isolate if expected
◉ Rubella. Answer: viral
characterized by a low-grade fever, swollen glands, inflamed eyes,
and a fine, pink rash
Isolate if expected
◉ Varicella. Answer: Virus
Chicken Pox
, Isolate if expected
◉ Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum). Answer: is a childhood
disease caused by the human parvovirus. This common community-
acquired disease does not usually require treatment, but respiratory
isolation is recommended for 7 days following the onset of
symptoms. The initial stage of the disease presents as red cheeks
that appear to be "slapped" or "slapped cheeks" with circumoral
pallor
◉ mononucleosis. Answer: Viral
condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by an
increase in mononuclear cells (monocytes and lymphocytes) in the
blood along with enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), fatigue,
and sore throat (pharyngitis)
Isolate if expected
◉ Turners Syndrome (XO). Answer: short, sterile. caused by
nondisjunction, loss of an X chromosome early in embryonic
development, deletion of part of one X chromosome
◉ Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY). Answer: an extra X chromosome
causes physical abnormalities in males (looks female, cognitive
deficiencies)
