ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child has just been intubated due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Air entry is unequal on both sides of the chest. What should be done urgently?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unequal air entry suggests mainstem bronchial intubation. Pulling the tube back 1 cm and reassessing ensures proper placement and adequate ventilation.
Question 2 of 5
The standard method for diagnosing food allergy, used to determine whether a child can eat a food safely, is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral food challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies.
Question 3 of 5
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug important in the treatment and reduction of flares in SLE and dermatomyositis. The procedure that should be done routinely during the course of administration is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ophthalmological examination is necessary because hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatic diseases?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine is used to suppress immune response, reduce inflammation, and improve skin lesions in conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
In the first 2 months of life, a febrile, previously full-term infant is more likely than an older febrile child is to have
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Group B streptococci are a common cause of sepsis in neonates due to maternal transmission during birth.