ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.
Question 2 of 5
Topical ophthalmic medications usually cause
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeated exposure to ophthalmic medications can lead to contact allergy, characterized by redness, swelling, and itching.
Question 3 of 5
A 14-year-old presents with acute onset of urticaria that has gradually worsened over the past 10 days... Which diagnostic option is recommended?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For acute urticaria without a clear cause, no specific diagnostic testing is typically recommended initially.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are therapeutic options for cardiac complications due to neonatal lupus EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methotrexate is not used in treating cardiac complications of neonatal lupus.
Question 5 of 5
In children with physical abuse, when their inflicted trauma is burn injury, the MOST suggestive one is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patterned burns suggest deliberate infliction, as they often match objects used to cause harm. Splash marks and unclear borders could occur accidentally, while stocking/glove distribution is associated with immersion injuries.