Common Childhood Illnesses: Interactive Quizzes for Children's Nursing

Question 1

What is the primary causative agent of mumps?

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Virus

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Parasite

Question 2

What is the primary recommended treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease?

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Supportive care

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Antibiotics

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Antivirals

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Isolation

Question 3

What is the typical incubation period for rubella?

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2-3 weeks

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1-2 weeks

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3-4 weeks

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4-5 weeks

Question 4

What is the first-line treatment for diarrhoea and vomiting in children?

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Oral rehydration therapy

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Antibiotics

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Antiemetics

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Antidiarrheals

Question 5

Which of the following are key signs and symptoms of pneumonia in children, including both respiratory and systemic manifestations?

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Fever, cough, and rapid breathing

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Lethargy, irritability, and decreased appetite

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Runny nose, earache, and sore throat

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Vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain

Question 6

Which symptom is a common indicator of meningitis in children?

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Persistent fever

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Runny nose

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Diarrhea

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Dry cough

Question 7

Which nursing intervention is most suitable for giving oral rehydration fluids to a 9-month-old baby with diarrhea and vomiting?

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Oral syringe

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Cup

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Nasogastric tube

Question 8

Which type of antibody does a newborn baby receive from its mother through the placenta?

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IgG

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IgA

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IgM

Question 9

Which of the following is a prominent symptom of mumps?

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Swelling of salivary glands

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Fever

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Headache

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Rash

Question 10

What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in children?

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Viral infection

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Bacterial infection

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Parasitic infection

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common symptom of measles?

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Red and blotchy rash

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Sore throat

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Headache

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Diarrhoea

Question 12

What is the causative agent of mumps?

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Mumps virus

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Varicella-zoster virus

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Measles virus

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Rubella virus

Question 13

What is the recommended first-line treatment for a child with a fever caused by influenza?

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Paracetamol or ibuprofen

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Antibiotics

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Antivirals

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Cough syrup

Question 14

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing whooping cough?

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Close contact with an infected individual

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Smoking

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Poor nutrition

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Stress

Question 15

What is the most common cause of meningitis in children?

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Bacteria

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Parasite

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Fungus

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Virus

Question 16

Which of the following is a sign of dehydration in a child?

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Dry mouth and sunken eyes

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Frequent stools

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Clear urine

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Increased urination

Question 17

What is the first-line treatment for a child with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Antibiotics

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Rest and fluids

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Pain relievers

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Antivirals

Question 18

What is the causative agent responsible for chickenpox?

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Varicella-zoster virus

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Influenza virus

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Streptococcus bacteria

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Rotavirus

Question 19

Which of the following complications can arise from tonsillitis?

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Rheumatic fever

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Pneumonia

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Meningitis

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Malaria

Question 20

What is the immediate treatment of choice for a child experiencing croup?

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Steam therapy and humidified oxygen

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Oxygen therapy

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Antihistamines

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Antibiotics

Question 21

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation associated with cystic fibrosis?

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Thickened, sticky mucus secretions

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Swelling of lymph nodes

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Rash

Question 22

What is the primary cause of acute otitis media?

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Bacterial infection

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Viral infection

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Allergic reaction

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Fungal infection

Question 23

Which nursing intervention is最重要for a child diagnosed with gastroenteritis?

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Maintaining adequate hydration and electrolyte balance

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Administering antibiotics

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Performing a lumbar puncture

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Restricting food intake

Question 24

What is the typical incubation period for chickenpox?

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10-21 days

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1-2 months

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2-4 weeks

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1-3 days

Question 25

Identify a characteristic symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease:

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Blisters on the hands, feet, and inside the mouth

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Itchy skin rash

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Conjunctivitis

Question 26

In the case of a febrile child, the recommended course of action is to:

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Administer age-appropriate fever-reducing medication and encourage rest.

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Apply a cold compress to the child's forehead.

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Give the child a warm bath.

Question 27

Which potential complication may arise as a result of chickenpox?

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Pneumonia

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Measles

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Tetanus

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Rubella

Question 28

The primary method of transmission for scarlet fever is through:

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Droplet infection

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Physical contact with infected skin lesions

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Contaminated food consumption

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Insect bites

Question 29

Which of the following is a key symptom of gastroenteritis?

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Vomiting and diarrhea

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Itchy skin rash

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Conjunctivitis

Question 30

Which of the following is a classic symptom specifically associated with measles?

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Red, itchy rash with Koplik's spots

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Runny nose and congestion

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Diarrhea and vomiting

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Swollen lymph nodes

Question 31

What is the primary treatment approach for bronchiolitis?

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Oxygen therapy and supportive fluids

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Chest physiotherapy

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Antibiotics (only for bacterial co-infection)

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Nebulized bronchodilators (may be used in some cases)

Question 32

What is the hallmark symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

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Painful, blister-like rash on hands, feet, and in the mouth

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Fever and chills

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Nausea and vomiting

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Swollen lymph nodes

Question 33

Which vaccine provides protection against mumps?

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MMR vaccine

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Bed rest (for symptom management)

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Antiviral medication

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Isolation (for preventing spread)

Question 34

What is the most common viral cause of diarrhea in infants and young children?

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Rotavirus

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Parasite infection (less common)

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Bacterial infection (less common)

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Lactose intolerance (usually a long-term condition)

Question 35

Which of these signs suggests a child with meningitis is worsening?

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Decreased level of consciousness (altered responsiveness)

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Neck stiffness

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Headache

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Vomiting

Question 36

What is the typical incubation period for rubella (German measles)?

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14-21 days

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28-35 days

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21-28 days

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7-10 days

Question 37

Which of the following is a potential long-term complication of scarlet fever?

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Rheumatic fever

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Meningitis

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Encephalitis

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Pneumonia

Question 38

What is the first-line treatment typically recommended for whooping cough (pertussis)?

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Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin)

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Antivirals (not effective against pertussis)

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Penicillin (not effective against pertussis)

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Cephalosporins (not effective against pertussis)