Healthcare of Infants, Children &
Adolescents
LATEST FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Q&S
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,1. What is the most critical factor to consider when assessing
respiratory distress in infants?
- A) Heart rate
- B) Respiratory rate
- C) O2 saturation levels
- D) Mucous color
Answer: B) Respiratory rate
Rationale: Infants respond to respiratory illness primarily by
increasing their respiratory rate; it is the most sensitive parameter
for detecting early respiratory distress.
2. Which of the following is the first-line treatment for
Kawasaki Disease in children?
- A) Corticosteroids
- B) High-dose aspirin
- C) Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
- D) Methotrexate
Answer: C) Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
Rationale: IVIG is a critical first-line treatment for Kawasaki
Disease to reduce the risk of coronary artery aneurysms.
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, 3. Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in a child
with a severe immunodeficiency?
- A) Hepatitis B
- B) Varicella
- C) Influenza (inactivated)
- D) Tetanus
Answer: B) Varicella
Rationale: Live vaccines like Varicella are contraindicated in
children with severe immunodeficiencies due to the risk of
causing disease.
4. Which developmental screening tool is commonly used to
assess children from birth to 6 years of age?
- A) Denver Developmental Screening Test
- B) Bayley Scales of Infant Development
- C) Ages and Stages Questionnaire
- D) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Answer: A) Denver Developmental Screening Test
Rationale: The Denver Developmental Screening Test is
designed to identify developmental delays in children from birth
to 6 years.
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