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
All the following are common features of postinfectious arthritis or reactive arthritis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spondyloarthritis is not a causative agent but a related condition.
Question 3 of 5
Approximately 90% of youths who complete suicide have a preexisting psychiatric illness. Of the following, the MOST commonly encountered illness is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Major depression is the most common psychiatric illness associated with completed suicides in youths.
Question 4 of 5
Which antibody is primarily associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both Anti-CCP and RF are antibodies commonly found in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy ingests a large dose of aspirin. What is the most appropriate therapy to maximize urinary excretion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary alkalinization with sodium bicarbonate increases aspirin elimination by ion trapping, reducing toxicity.