ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old girl with lobar pneumonia has a history of reaction to cefaclor and a family history of penicillin anaphylaxis. What is the most appropriate antibiotic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clindamycin is the safest alternative for severe pneumonia in patients with a history of severe beta-lactam allergy.
Question 2 of 5
The best initial treatment for transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TTN is caused by delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid, leading to mild respiratory distress. Oxygen therapy and CPAP help maintain oxygenation while the condition resolves within 24-72 hours without requiring aggressive intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Which score range is regarded as serious according to the assessment of seriousness of adolescent drug abuse score?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scores between 13-18 indicate a serious level of drug abuse requiring intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Recurrent parotitis is the MOST common manifestation in children with primary Sjogren syndrome between 9-10 years of age.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent parotitis is a hallmark of pediatric Sjogren's syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a seizure disorder is having recurrent seizures. She is currently arousable and is spontaneously breathing but has gurgling upper airway sounds. Appropriate measures would include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway should not be inserted in a conscious patient, as it can trigger gagging and further airway obstruction.