ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 1-year-old child (10 kg) presents with urticaria and wheeze after eating peanut butter. What is the correct management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For anaphylaxis, intramuscular (IM) adrenaline at 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) is the recommended treatment, equating to 0.1 mL for a 10 kg child.
Question 2 of 5
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.
Question 3 of 5
In renal tubular acidosis, acidosis is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis with hyperchloremia due to impaired bicarbonate reabsorption or acid secretion.
Question 4 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock results from physical blockage of blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism, impairing ventricular output.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-day-old newborn develops jaundice with dark urine and pale stools. What is the most concerning diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Biliary atresia is a progressive obstruction of the bile ducts, leading to jaundice, dark urine, and pale stools. It requires early diagnosis and surgical intervention (Kasai procedure) to prevent liver failure.