ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A -g infant of a diabetic mother experiences seizures on the first day of life Laboratory studies revealed blood glucose of 8 mg/dL and calcium of mg/dL Thereafter, calcium gluconate ( %), mL/kg, was given repeatedly without affecting the frequency of seizures The most appropriate step to manage this infant's condition is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizures unresponsive to calcium supplementation may indicate seizure disorder, requiring anticonvulsants like lorazepam
Question 2 of 5
The most common congenital acyanotic heart disease is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital acyanotic heart defect, accounting for a significant proportion of congenital heart diseases.
Question 3 of 5
A concerned young parent asking about frequent lying behavior experienced by their 3-year-old girl. The following advices are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent lying at this age does not necessarily indicate a potential for future lying behavior; it is often exploratory and developmentally normal.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following differentiates organophosphate poisoning and methamphetamine intoxication from bark scorpion envenomations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Roving eye movements are a distinguishing feature of scorpion envenomation.
Question 5 of 5
Once the offending agent causing serum sickness is discontinued, the symptoms resolve spontaneously within
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum sickness typically resolves within 1-4 weeks after stopping the offending agent.