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1. Which sign is most common in pediatric infection?
A. Fever
B. Hair loss
C. Weight gain
D. Increased appetite
Answer: A. Fever
Rationale: Fever is the body’s primary response to infection.
2. Which isolation precaution is required for measles?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet only
C. Contact only
D. Standard only
Answer: A. Airborne
Rationale: Measles is highly contagious via airborne particles.
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3. Which virus causes measles?
A. Rubeola virus
B. RSV
C. HIV
D. Influenza B
Answer: A. Rubeola virus
Rationale: Measles is caused by the rubeola virus.
4. Which sign is characteristic of measles?
A. Koplik spots
B. Strawberry tongue
C. Bull’s eye rash
D. Vesicles only
Answer: A. Koplik spots
Rationale: Pathognomonic oral lesions.
5. Which condition causes “slapped cheek” rash?
A. Fifth disease (Parvovirus B19)
B. Measles
C. Rubella
D. Chickenpox
Answer: A. Fifth disease (Parvovirus B19)
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Rationale: Classic facial rash appearance.
6. Which virus causes chickenpox?
A. Varicella-zoster virus
B. HIV
C. RSV
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: A. Varicella-zoster virus
Rationale: Causes vesicular rash.
7. Which lesion is typical of chickenpox?
A. Vesicles
B. Macules only
C. Bruising
D. Nodules only
Answer: A. Vesicles
Rationale: Itchy fluid-filled lesions.
8. Which precaution is needed for chickenpox?
A. Airborne and contact
B. Droplet only
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C. Standard only
D. None
Answer: A. Airborne and contact
Rationale: Highly contagious via skin and air.
9. Which bacteria causes strep throat?
A. Group A Streptococcus
B. E. coli
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Salmonella
Answer: A. Group A Streptococcus
Rationale: Most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis.
10. Which complication can follow untreated strep throat?
A. Rheumatic fever
B. Asthma
C. Diabetes
D. Appendicitis
Answer: A. Rheumatic fever
Rationale: Autoimmune complication affecting heart.
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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Nursing Exam
Questions And Answers With Verified
Rationales | 2026/27 Qs & Ans | Digital Pdf
Download
1. Which sign is most common in pediatric infection?
A. Fever
B. Hair loss
C. Weight gain
D. Increased appetite
Answer: A. Fever
Rationale: Fever is the body’s primary response to infection.
2. Which isolation precaution is required for measles?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet only
C. Contact only
D. Standard only
Answer: A. Airborne
Rationale: Measles is highly contagious via airborne particles.
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3. Which virus causes measles?
A. Rubeola virus
B. RSV
C. HIV
D. Influenza B
Answer: A. Rubeola virus
Rationale: Measles is caused by the rubeola virus.
4. Which sign is characteristic of measles?
A. Koplik spots
B. Strawberry tongue
C. Bull’s eye rash
D. Vesicles only
Answer: A. Koplik spots
Rationale: Pathognomonic oral lesions.
5. Which condition causes “slapped cheek” rash?
A. Fifth disease (Parvovirus B19)
B. Measles
C. Rubella
D. Chickenpox
Answer: A. Fifth disease (Parvovirus B19)
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Rationale: Classic facial rash appearance.
6. Which virus causes chickenpox?
A. Varicella-zoster virus
B. HIV
C. RSV
D. Hepatitis B
Answer: A. Varicella-zoster virus
Rationale: Causes vesicular rash.
7. Which lesion is typical of chickenpox?
A. Vesicles
B. Macules only
C. Bruising
D. Nodules only
Answer: A. Vesicles
Rationale: Itchy fluid-filled lesions.
8. Which precaution is needed for chickenpox?
A. Airborne and contact
B. Droplet only
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C. Standard only
D. None
Answer: A. Airborne and contact
Rationale: Highly contagious via skin and air.
9. Which bacteria causes strep throat?
A. Group A Streptococcus
B. E. coli
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Salmonella
Answer: A. Group A Streptococcus
Rationale: Most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis.
10. Which complication can follow untreated strep throat?
A. Rheumatic fever
B. Asthma
C. Diabetes
D. Appendicitis
Answer: A. Rheumatic fever
Rationale: Autoimmune complication affecting heart.
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