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7 Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Disorders Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Neurologic, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

A child who has had a simple febrile seizure will usually need long-term antiseizure medicine.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A child has an injury after sports, and the clinician is distinguishing a sprain from a strain. Which description is accurate?

A
A sprain affects muscle or tendon; a strain affects a ligament.
B
A sprain affects a ligament; a strain affects muscle or tendon.
C
Both a sprain and a strain affect only bone.
D
A sprain affects cartilage; a strain affects skin.

Fill in the blank

1 point

To support a child’s skin barrier during eczema care, use and apply regularly.

Written response

1 point

A child has intense itching and a bumpy rash between the fingers, and other household members are itchy. What condition best fits this pattern?

True or false

1 point

In a growing child, tenderness directly over bone after an injury may indicate a growth-plate injury, even if the injury appears to be a sprain.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A child begins having a seizure at home. Which immediate response is appropriate?

A
Hold the child still and place a soft object in their mouth.
B
Straighten the child’s limbs and give water as soon as possible.
C
Move nearby hazards, place the child on their side when possible, and time the seizure.
D
Leave the child alone until the movements stop.

Choose all

1 point

A child has had a blow or jolt to the head. Select all findings that may be concussion symptoms.

A
Headache, dizziness, or nausea
B
Light or sound sensitivity, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating
C
Unusual clinginess, fussiness, or reduced interest in play in a young child
D
A bumpy rash between the fingers as the defining sign

Choose one

1 point

A child has persistent joint swelling and stiffness with morning limping. Which care plan is consistent with management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

A
Avoid all physical or occupational therapy and screen the eyes only if vision changes.
B
Consider treatment that may include medicines and therapy, with regular eye screening for uveitis.
C
Treat only during a flare and discontinue follow-up once joint swelling improves.
D
Use a brace as the sole treatment for every child with persistent joint symptoms.

Written response

1 point

Uneven shoulders or hips become noticeable in a growing child, prompting an examination for a sideways spinal curve. What condition is being considered?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Before giving a child liquid medicine, confirm the child’s and the product’s .

Choose all

1 point

A child has a cast after an injury. Which changes below the cast need prompt medical attention? Select all that apply.

A
New numbness below the cast
B
Tingling below the cast
C
Marked swelling below the cast
D
Mild itching that is the only new symptom
E
Pale or cool fingers or toes, or worsening pain below the cast

Open ended

1 point

A child has a painful, swollen limb after an injury, and a fracture is suspected. Describe how to protect the limb and what findings below the injury should be monitored or acted on.

Choose one

1 point

A child has oozing sores with honey-colored crusts. Which statement best describes impetigo and measures that help reduce its spread?

A
Impetigo is a noncontagious rash; leave sores uncovered and share towels.
B
Impetigo often causes oozing sores and honey-colored crusts; keep lesions clean and loosely covered, wash hands, and avoid sharing towels.
C
Impetigo is best managed by repeatedly applying scabicide to all household members.
D
Impetigo causes a sideways spinal curve and requires bracing.

True or false

1 point

A child may develop concussion symptoms hours or days after a blow or jolt to the head.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A child twists an ankle, and the injured structure is a ligament. Which type of injury does this describe?

A
A sprain
B
A strain
C
A fracture
D
A growth-plate injury

Choose one

1 point

A caregiver asks how to support a child’s dry, itchy eczema-prone skin as part of regular care. Which plan is most appropriate?

A
Use hot baths and scented cleansers to remove skin oils.
B
Use short lukewarm baths, a gentle fragrance-free cleanser, and regular thick moisturizer.
C
Stop moisturizing when the patches become itchy.
D
Apply a topical corticosteroid for every flare without following prescribing directions.

Choose one

1 point

A growing child has persistent pain and tenderness directly over a bone after an injury that initially seemed like a sprain. What is the most appropriate next step?

A
Treat it as a routine sprain and resume sports if the child can walk.
B
Straighten the limb before deciding whether an evaluation is needed.
C
Arrange an evaluation because bone tenderness may indicate a growth-plate injury.
D
Wait for visible deformity before seeking an assessment.

Written response

1 point

A child has oozing skin sores with honey-colored crusts. What is the name of the contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly causes this pattern?

Choose one

1 point

A child begins having a seizure. Which immediate response best follows the recommended safety steps?

A
Hold the child still and place an object between their teeth.
B
Give food or liquid as soon as the movements begin.
C
Straighten the child’s limbs and try to stop the movements.
D
Move hazards away, place the child on their side when possible, and time the seizure.

Written response

1 point

A child has unexplained joint swelling and warmth, reduced movement, and morning limping that persist for weeks. Which condition described in the material fits this pattern?