ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient, who opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glasgow Coma Score is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate head injury.
Question 2 of 5
What is the role of biologics in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biologics target specific immune pathways, such as TNF-alpha or IL-6, to reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST sight-threatening type of ocular allergy is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a severe, chronic allergic eye disease that can cause corneal scarring and vision loss if untreated.
Question 4 of 5
Expiratory grunting is a sign of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory grunting occurs due to alveolar collapse and impaired gas exchange, commonly seen in bacterial pneumonia. It is a compensatory mechanism to maintain lung volume and oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, water loss exceeds sodium loss, leading to preserved skin turgor. High sodium levels cause intracellular dehydration, particularly affecting the CNS, leading to complications such as seizures.