ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old boy with hereditary spherocytosis developed transient aplastic crisis following a recent viral infection. The most probable incriminated viral infection is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 infection leads to transient aplastic crisis in hereditary spherocytosis by temporarily suppressing erythropoiesis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old boy. Recommendations should include giving him his first rattle at about what age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is recommended to give a brightly colored toy or rattle to a 2-month-old at around 4 months of age. At this stage, grasping has begun as a deliberate act, and the infant can grasp, hold, and begin shaking objects to produce noise.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are features of in vivo skin testing for allergen-specific IgE EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihistamines can suppress skin test results by blocking histamine release, reducing the test's effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are recognized stereotypic movements EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-biting is not typically classified as a stereotypic movement but rather as a self-injurious behavior.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the major risk factor for persistent asthma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing apart from colds is a strong predictor of persistent asthma, suggesting airway hyperreactivity rather than transient viral-induced wheezing.