ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old boy is brought by her mother complaining of frequent attacks of anger, sadness, and exaggerated startle response over the past weeks; the mother states he has prolonged periods of sitting alone as he doesn`t like to be with the others; he has been developed those symptoms immediately after experiencing a bad car accident with his father before weeks. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute PTSD occurs within one month of a traumatic event, fitting the timeline described.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis... Which environmental modification is recommended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cotton garments are recommended for atopic dermatitis patients to reduce skin irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman with a son affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 is expecting a male fetus. What is the risk that the fetus will be affected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning each pregnancy has a 1 in 4 chance of being affected if both parents are carriers.
Question 4 of 5
What percentage of children encounter mental illnesses at least once in any stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prevalence of mental health issues in childhood is generally estimated to be around 30%. This figure reflects the significant number of children who experience some form of mental health challenge during their development.
Question 5 of 5
The best choice of antibiotic in treating localized impetiginous lesions in patients with atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Topical mupirocin is effective against Staphylococcus aureus a common pathogen in impetigo.