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
A head-injured patient, who opens eyes to painful stimuli, is confused & localizes to pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient with eye opening to pain (E2), confused speech (V4), and localizing to pain (M5) has a GCS of 9.
Question 3 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 4 of 5
By what age does the posterior fontanel usually close?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the bones surrounding the posterior fontanel typically fuse and close by age 6 to 8 weeks. This closure is a normal part of infant development.
Question 5 of 5
Advanced life support includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias is part of ACLS, but it is not a universal requirement for every resuscitation case.