ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 7-year-old boy presented with recurrent eye blinking behavior and recurrent extension of extremities. The mother describes the movement as sudden, rapid, and repetitive movements, present for the last 9 months. Of the following, the MOST appropriate diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tourette's disorder involves multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic persisting for over a year, fitting the description provided.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following vitamin deficiencies often accompanies severe atopic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency is linked to immune dysfunction and worsened atopic dermatitis.
Question 3 of 5
Neuropathic pain is best described as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuropathic pain is typically burning or stabbing in nature due to nerve damage, often not responding well to opioids.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are true about suicide EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol use significantly increases suicide risk due to its disinhibiting effects and association with impulsive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
A 1-year-old child (10 kg) presents with urticaria and wheeze after eating peanut butter. What is the correct management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For anaphylaxis, intramuscular (IM) adrenaline at 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) is the recommended treatment, equating to 0.1 mL for a 10 kg child.