ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A burn wound characterized by the absence of painful sensation that doesn’t bleed or have capillary refilling is best classified as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Full-thickness burns involve all skin layers, destroying nerve endings, blood vessels, and capillary refill, resulting in no pain sensation.
Question 2 of 5
At what age should the nurse expect an infant to begin smiling in response to pleasurable stimuli?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 2 months of age, an infant develops a social, responsive smile in response to pleasurable stimuli.
Question 3 of 5
Mushrooms of the genus Inocybe contain muscarine or muscarine-related compounds. These quaternary ammonium derivatives bind to postsynaptic receptors, producing an exaggerated cholinergic response. Of the following, the MOST serious complication is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchospasm is the most severe muscarinic toxicity, leading to respiratory compromise.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding foreign body aspiration, one of the following statements is not true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A history of aspiration is helpful but not essential for diagnosis. Many cases present without a clear history, and clinical and radiologic evaluation (e.g., bronchoscopy) are required for confirmation.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following conditions can mimic RDS both clinically and radiographically
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Total anomalous pulmonary venous return can mimic RDS due to similar clinical and radiographic findings. The other conditions have distinct features.