ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with intermittent asthma has asthma symptoms less than
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent asthma is defined as symptoms occurring less than twice per week.
Question 2 of 5
In atopic dermatitis, the presence of punched-out erosions, vesicles, and infected skin lesions that fail to respond to oral antibiotics suggests infection with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eczema herpeticum caused by Herpes simplex virus presents with punched-out erosions.
Question 3 of 5
Eventration of the diaphragm may be associated with the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulmonary sequestration is not typically associated with eventration of the diaphragm. The other conditions are known associations.
Question 4 of 5
The patient in Question was also treated with the endotracheal instillation of exogenous surfactant This is likely to be beneficial by (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant improves lung compliance and reduces alveolar collapse, lowering the risk of pneumothorax.
Question 5 of 5
All are true regarding croup except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Croup is more common in males, affecting young children with a characteristic barking cough and stridor. Parainfluenza virus is the leading cause, with peak incidence around 6 months to 3 years.