ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 75 -g black female experienced respiratory distress after a preterm delivery at 7 weeks' gestation Possible causes of the respiratory distress include (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm infants have underdeveloped lungs, and mechanical ventilation or high oxygen pressure can lead to alveolar rupture, causing air to accumulate in the pleural space (pneumothorax), leading to respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
Most complications from Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) are related to prolonged and severe weakness; secondary complications from medical treatments are also likely recognized complications of JDM. Of the following, the LEAST common complication is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias are less common in JDM.
Question 3 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large atrial septal defects do not cause turbulent flow near valves or endocardial surfaces, making them less prone to infective endocarditis compared to other defects like VSD, which promote bacterial seeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a likely cause of metabolic acidosis with a large anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by acid accumulation, such as in salicylate toxicity, where excess acids like lactate and ketones contribute to the gap.
Question 5 of 5
Family history is the strongest single factor for developing major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid disorders are frequently encountered. Of the following, the MOST likely disorder that is associated with MDD is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety disorders are commonly comorbid with MDD, sharing overlapping symptoms and risk factors.