ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 12-year-old child presents with watery rhinorrhea, paroxysmal sneezing, and nasal obstruction... Which is the recommended treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Topical corticosteroids are effective for managing allergic rhinitis symptoms when antihistamines and decongestants fail.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding rumination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rumination is not seen exclusively in infants and those with intellectual disability; it can occur in other populations as well.
Question 3 of 5
A child in the third grade has problems with spelling and reading. She appears very quiet and confused in class. Her teacher has noticed that this girl has trouble following directions. Her mind seems to wander whenever the teacher tells a story or explains something complicated. She is skilled in art and so far has performed well in arithmetic. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is most likely to yield useful findings in this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the child's difficulties with reading, spelling, and following directions, a language evaluation would be most appropriate to assess potential learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are recognized in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is not a recognized feature of ASD.
Question 5 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.