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
All the following are risk factors for adverse drug reactions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dosing schedule does not directly increase the risk of adverse drug reactions, whereas genetic factors and atopy do.
Question 3 of 5
Contraindications for gastric lavage include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is contraindicated in cases of altered consciousness, hydrocarbon ingestion, and caustic substances.
Question 4 of 5
In mechanical ventilation, giving adequate PEEP can mainly reduce:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) helps maintain alveolar expansion, reducing barotrauma (damage due to high pressures in the lungs) during mechanical ventilation.
Question 5 of 5
In drowning, what is the most urgent immediate line of management at the scene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rescue breathing should be prioritized in drowning cases to restore oxygenation before considering other interventions.