ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 7-year-old child brought by his father to your clinic often expresses fear of being injured by a car accident during transport to school. He expresses this fear to teachers and parents. Of the following, the TRUE description of his reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures, which fits the scenario.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old boy develops hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy since early onset childhood with high spiking fevers and been treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. You suspect macrophage activation syndrome (MAS). The BEST test that distinguishes MAS from a flare of the primary disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow is the hallmark of MAS.
Question 3 of 5
Advanced life support includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advanced life support (ALS) includes airway management, IV access, and arrhythmia treatment, but not all arrhythmias require immediate ALS interventions.
Question 4 of 5
The following factors suggest hemolytic disease as a cause of jaundice in the newborn EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure of phototherapy to lower serum bilirubin levels is not a direct indicator of hemolytic disease but may reflect other issues such as severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following is false about CNS leukemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements are true; CNS leukemia has a poor prognosis, causes increased ICP, is prone to relapse, and can lead to cranial nerve palsies.