ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with failure to thrive, irritability, bloating, and a symmetrical rash on his elbows and knees. Transglutaminase IgA antibodies are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dermatitis herpetiformis is a cutaneous manifestation of celiac disease and is associated with positive transglutaminase IgA antibodies.
Question 2 of 5
Hemophilia A is characterized by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemophilia A is due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APPT), while PT and bleeding time remain normal.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following is not among causes of normocytic normochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia typically presents as microcytic hypochromic anemia due to reduced hemoglobin production. Normocytic normochromic anemia is seen in conditions like aplastic anemia and hemorrhagic anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A head-injured patient, who opens eyes to painful stimuli, is confused & localizes to pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient with eye opening to pain (E2), confused speech (V4), and localizing to pain (M5) has a GCS of 9.
Question 5 of 5
What test should NOT be included in evaluating a symptomatic toddler for autistic spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Woods lamp is primarily used for detecting skin conditions and fungal infections, not relevant for diagnosing ASD. Other tests like hearing assessments and brain imaging help rule out alternative causes.