ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The commonest cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylactoid purpura (Henoch-Schanlein purpura) is the most common cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children, characterized by a small-vessel vasculitis leading to purpuric rash, arthritis, and renal involvement.
Question 2 of 5
Ahmed is a 7-year-old boy with recent history of migratory polyarthritis, newly heard apical pansystolic murmur, arthralgia, positive acute phase reactants, and ASOT of 500 units. Regarding diagnosis of rheumatic fever the boy is considered to have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Jones criteria, the presence of two major or one major and two minor criteria supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. The patient has polyarthritis and carditis (major) along with arthralgia and elevated inflammatory markers (minor).
Question 3 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, how is airway opening achieved in a 5-year-old child with a car accident?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaw thrust is preferred in trauma cases to avoid exacerbating cervical spine injuries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is one of the five principal clinical features of Kawasaki disease
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kawasaki disease is diagnosed based on fever for ≥5 days and at least four of five criteria, including bilateral bulbar conjunctival injection without exudate.
Question 5 of 5
Family history is the strongest single factor for developing major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid disorders are frequently encountered. Of the following, the MOST likely disorder that is associated with MDD is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety disorders are commonly comorbid with MDD, sharing overlapping symptoms and risk factors.