ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A low reticulocyte count is associated with one of the following disorders:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia results in low reticulocyte counts due to the bone marrow's inability to produce red blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
Atopic dermatitis typically begins in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis commonly presents in infancy often within the first six months of life.
Question 3 of 5
Contributary factors for the development of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD) include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is not a contributing factor for BPD; in fact, fluid overload is more commonly associated. The other factors are known contributors to BPD.
Question 4 of 5
Agents that commonly cause nosocomial neonatal infections are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gonococci are not common causes of nosocomial neonatal infections. Group B streptococci, coagulase-negative staphylococci, and Proteus are more frequently implicated.
Question 5 of 5
Neuropathic pain is best described as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuropathic pain is typically burning or stabbing in nature due to nerve damage, often not responding well to opioids.