Paediatric Haematology & Oncology MCQs for Nursing Exams

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Paediatric Haematology & Oncology questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 11 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.

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Paediatric Haematology & Oncology topics

General 201Chemotherapy 64Hemophilia 30Sickle Cell Disease 27Anemia 22Lymphoma 18Leukemia 15Thrombocytopenia 13Hypertension 8Bone Marrow Transplant 7Hematological/Oncology Disorders 7

Sample Paediatric Haematology & Oncology questions

Q1. Which urine test supports the diagnosis of neuroblastoma?

  1. VMA and HVA
  2. Bence Jones protein
  3. 5-HIAA
  4. Porphobilinogen
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Answer: A. VMA and HVA

Neuroblastoma urine test – raised urinary catecholamine products vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) and homovanillic acid (HVA)., p.185.)

Q2. In sickle cell disease, the Sickledex (sickle-turbidity) test is used as a:

  1. Confirmatory test for type
  2. Test for iron overload
  3. Screening test
  4. Test of marrow function
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Answer: C. Screening test

Sickle cell tests – Sickledex (sickle-turbidity) screening test; haemoglobin electrophoresis confirms type; newborn screening detects it early., p.152.)

Q3. If oedema, redness and pain appear at the IV site during chemotherapy, the nurse should first:

  1. Massage the site
  2. Increase the flow rate
  3. Apply heat and continue
  4. Stop the infusion
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Answer: D. Stop the infusion

Chemotherapy extravasation – Watch IV site for oedema, redness, pain and tissue sloughing; stop the infusion and report.

Q4. Bone marrow transplant for ALL is usually done during:

  1. Second remission
  2. Initial diagnosis
  3. Induction phase
  4. First remission
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Answer: A. Second remission

Bone marrow transplant in leukaemia – used for ALL in second remission and may be used in AML first remission to improve prognosis., p.176.)

Q5. Eczema, thrombocytopenia and recurrent infections in a boy suggest:

  1. Chediak-Higashi syndrome
  2. DiGeorge syndrome
  3. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
  4. Ataxia telangiectasia
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Answer: C. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome – X-linked recessive triad: eczema, thrombocytopenic purpura and recurrent infections (e.g. discharging ears).

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Is Paediatric Haematology & Oncology asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?

Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.

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