ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A -day-old term breast-fed male appears icteric The physical examination reveals mild pallor and significant jaundice with a palpable liver 5 cm below the right rib margin His mother has a vague history of anemia and his older sister had prolonged neonatal jaundice The next logical step to evaluate the patient includes all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoglobin electrophoresis is not immediately necessary unless hemolytic anemia is suspected
Question 2 of 5
In case of pulseless ventricular tachycardia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For pulseless ventricular tachycardia, initial defibrillation with 4J/kg is recommended for effective resuscitation.
Question 3 of 5
Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. The MAINSTAY of therapy is early administration of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intramuscular epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, unlike asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and immunodeficiency.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency causes macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis, leading to the production of large, immature red blood cells.