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
Which movement is NOT recognized as a stereotypic movement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stereotypic movements include repetitive actions like eye blinking, head banging, and self-biting. Hand shaking is not typically classified as a stereotypic movement in this context.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-day-old full-term baby delivered to a mother with gestational diabetes by C-section developed respiratory distress. The BEST mode for mechanical ventilation is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) is ideal for neonates with respiratory distress as it adjusts for pressure and volume, providing optimal support while minimizing lung injury.
Question 4 of 5
In metabolic disorders, which disorder is most likely to be associated with cerebral edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia, if corrected too rapidly, can lead to cerebral edema due to rapid osmotic shifts in the brain.
Question 5 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.