PNCB PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED.[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]

PNCB PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. A 13 month old female with a history of developmental delay and hypotonia presents with new onset seizures, with the following measurements obtained during assessment: weight 18.7lb, length 28.3in, and head circumference 14.75 inches. Additional images shows a growth chart where the patient's head circumference is vastly below the curve, but their height and weight is on track for the 45th percentile. After achieving control of the seizures, which diagnostic testing should be performed FIRST? A) brain MRI B) head CT C) skeletal survey D) skull series - -A) Brain MRI A 2 day old with dysmorphic features is diagnosed with an interrupted aortic arch. Evaluation for which of the following is indicated? A) coagulation defects B) immune dysfunction C) intestinal atresia D) pulmonary sequestration - -B) immune dysfunction a 3 day old with a lactate of 7 mg/dL is suspected of having an inborn error of metabolism. Concurrently with stabilization of cardiovascular and respiratory functions, which of the following interventions should be the FIRST priority? A) intravenous dextrose B) intravenous amino acids C) nasogastric feeding of breast milk or formula D) nasogastric administration of sodium benzoate - -A) intravenous dextrose A 3 month old was witnessed falling from a bed to the floor by a caregiver. Which component of the history is MOST important? A. developmental history and achievement of milestone